Kit Larson has been chosen as SBCC’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2014-15. The Vaqueros’ All-American relief pitcher received his award on Monday during the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Café.
Kit Larson holds the SBCC record for the lowest earned-run average in season, 0.94.
Larson, a 6-4 right-hander from Mill Valley, was named first-team All-WSC North, All-Southern Cal and All-American last year after helping SBCC to a fifth-place State finish, its highest ever. He was 4-2 with six saves and broke a 35-year-old school record with his 0.94 earned-run average.
In the classroom, Larson carries a 3.7 GPA. He earned a spot on the 2014 Academic All-State baseball team and received a scholarship to play baseball at North Carolina State.
He said he’s interested in Documentary Film studies and plans to major in Communications at NC State with a focus in New Media.
“I chose NC State because it was something different,” said Larson. “The baseball culture feels to be a lot stronger in Raleigh and I wanted to put myself in that environment.”
Larson has a 2.35 ERA this season for the Vaqueros with one save in 7.2 innings. SBCC is ranked No. 4 in Southern Cal with an 11-3 record.
“I studied film at SBCC and would love to incorporate that into my studies in North Carolina as much as I can,” Larson said. “I’ve always dreamed of playing professional ball, yet when I can no longer play, I would love to have a profession in the game. Whether it be coaching or working with film for ESPN, I just want to be a part of the game.”
