Tag: Buster Posey Award

Alabama catcher Mac Guscette named Buster Posey Award semifinalist

On Wednesday, Alabama catcher Mac Guscette was named a semifinalist to win the Buster Posey Award.

On Wednesday, Alabama Crimson Tide catcher Mac Guscette was named a semifinalist for the Buster Posey Award. The award recognizes the top catcher in the country at the Division 1 level.

Guscette has had a stellar season from behind the plate. The native of Nokomis, Florida leads the SEC with 16 runners caught stealing. 12 of which came in conference play.

At the plate, Guscette has been just as productive. He has amassed a .333 batting average with 10 home runs and 39 runs batted in.

Guscette has provided valuable experience and leadership for the Crimson Tide this season. If Alabama reaches the NCAA Tournament, he will need to make an impact early and often for the Crimson Tide to have success.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama baseball program.

Connor Pavolony named to Buster Posey Award Watch List

UT catcher Connor Pavolony named to Buster Posey Award Watch List.

University of Tennessee baseball player Connor Pavolony has been named to the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Watch List.

It is given by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.

Pavolony is in his third season as a catcher with the Volunteers.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

As a freshman, he started 34 games for the Vols. In 2020, as a sophomore, Pavolony was off to a hot start before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When the campaign ended, Pavolony had four home runs and 12 RBIs in 12 games. He batted .342 and had a .737 slugging percentage.

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