May 22, 2024

⚾ 16 catchers named semifinalists for prestigious Buster Posey Award

Posted May 22, 2024 3:50 PM
Photo Courtesy Wichita Sports Commission
Photo Courtesy Wichita Sports Commission

Wichita Sports Commission

Wichita, Kan. — The Wichita Sports Commission announced today the semifinalists for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award. A selection committee made up of Division I Baseball Coaches, Sports Information Directors and Major League Scouts selected the sixteen catchers from 69 nominations submitted by Division I college schools.

The finalists for the Buster Posey Award will be announced June 6. Those three catchers will be invited to Wichita, KS with the winner being announced June 26th during the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet and Buster Posey Award presentation. The National Collegiate Catcher of Year Award was established in 2000. 

Buster Posey Award Semifinalists

Ethan Anderson, Junior, University of Virginia

Ariel Armas, Junior, San Diego University

Burke Camper, Senior, Utah Valley State

Ryan Campos, Junior, Arizona State University

Josh Caron, Junior, University of Nebraska

Connor Caskenette, Senior, Purdue University

Jacob Cozart, Junior, North Carolina State

Mac Guscette, Senior, University of Alabama

Brandon Heidal, Senior, Oakland University

Ike Irish, Sophomore, Auburn University

Walker Janek, Junior, Sam Houston State

Caleb Lomavita, Junior, California-Berkeley

Cole Messina, Junior, University of South Carolina

Malcolm Moore, Sophomore, Stanford University

Ryan Stafford, Junior, Cal Poly

Alex Stone, Senior, Duke University

More information and player stats can be seen at https://wichitasports.com/buster-posey-award/

The Greater Wichita Sports Banquet will be held at INTRUST Bank Arena in downtown Wichita. Tickets will go on sale to the public June 10. For updates on the events and tickets, visit wichitasports.com