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Logan Tanner Named to Buster Posey Award Watch List
March 12, 2022 | Baseball
Tanner was named one of 16 semifinalists for the award in 2021
WICHITA, Kan. – Mississippi State catcher Logan Tanner has been named to the watch list for the 2022 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, which is presented by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
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The award, previously known as the Johnny Bench Award, honors the nation's top Division I catcher as voted on by head coaches and sports information directors.
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Tanner is one of 77 players on this year's watch list after being named one of 16 semifinalists for the award in 2021. He is one of 10 catchers named to the watch list who hail from the SEC.
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This year's watch list will be updated to include other candidates until May 4 before semifinalists are announced on May 19. Ballots will then be sent to the national voting committee at the end of May for a vote to determine the three finalists.
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The finalists will be announced on June 7, and a final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series. All finalists will be brought to Wichita, Kan., and the winner will be announced on June 29.
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Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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The award, previously known as the Johnny Bench Award, honors the nation's top Division I catcher as voted on by head coaches and sports information directors.
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Tanner is one of 77 players on this year's watch list after being named one of 16 semifinalists for the award in 2021. He is one of 10 catchers named to the watch list who hail from the SEC.
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This year's watch list will be updated to include other candidates until May 4 before semifinalists are announced on May 19. Ballots will then be sent to the national voting committee at the end of May for a vote to determine the three finalists.
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The finalists will be announced on June 7, and a final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series. All finalists will be brought to Wichita, Kan., and the winner will be announced on June 29.
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Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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