The standout's achievements included a 5-1 record with a 3.21 ERA in PacWest play and a 6-3 overall record on the mound, accompanied by 73 strikeouts across 67.1 innings of work.
Beyond his pitching achievements, Madison anchored the lineup by starting 55 of a possible 56 games. He batted .277 while leading the team with 10 home runs and four triples, adding six doubles, six stolen bases, and 39 RBIs.
Building on Consistent Underclassman Production
The Engineering major’s success on the diamond did not materialize overnight. During his 2025 sophomore campaign, Madison started all 48 games and batted .328, collecting two homers, eight doubles, and two triples. He drove in a team-high 36 runs, went 12-for-13 on stolen base attempts, and recorded 60 hits, which ranked second on the squad while leading the team in total at-bats.
As a true freshman in 2024, the Los Alamitos High School product earned Third Team All-PacWest recognition after hitting .336 with six home runs, six doubles, one triple, and 31 RBIs, alongside a 5-for-9 mark on steals. He finished that rookie season by going 10-for-15 (.667) at the PacWest Conference Tournament with four home runs, 15 RBIs, and seven runs scored. That dominant stretch featured three homers and 11 RBIs during the final day’s doubleheader against Point Loma, where he notched a career-high 7 RBIs and two homers in the opener before going a career-best 5-for-5 in the final game of the season. On the pitching side that year, he made seven appearances and struck out 19 batters over 13.1 innings.
Madison Balances Engineering Studies with Academic Awards
Balancing rigorous athletic commitments with an Engineering curriculum, Madison has consistently maintained high marks off the field. He earned Academic All-PacWest and D2ADA Academic Award recognition in both 2024 and 2025, and collected a CSC Academic All-American nomination during his 2026 campaign.
Born on June 30, 2005, to Dave and Nicki Madison, he maintains interests that reflect his roots. His favorite professional team is the Los Angeles Angels, and he counts Mike Trout among his favorite pro players. His personal favorites include the television show Breaking Bad, the movie Major League, music by Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw, and the book Jurassic Park.
