NCBWA Auburn News

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 26. Auburn junior infielder Eric Guevara and Liberty senior third baseman Jordan Jaffe were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Tennessee sophomore right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns and Virgina Tech junior right-handed pitcher Brett Renfrow named National Co-Pitchers of the Week.

A total of 34 standout freshmen college baseball players from every part of the country are featured on the 2025 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Freshman All-America Team, the organization announced today.

Ten relievers have been named finliasts for the 17th NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, which is given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I Baseball. Four hail from the Southeastern Conference, while the other six are from the American Athletic, Atlantic Coast, ASUN, Colonial, Southern and Sun Belt. Eight of the 10 finalists received all-conference accolades. Charleston’s William Privette (3-1, 0.91 ERA and 12 saves) and East Carolina’s Carter Spivey (8-0, 2.43, 5 saves) were named pitcher of the year from their respective conference. 

The Dick Howser Trophy Committee, in conjunction with the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has released the list of semifinalists for the 2022 Dick Howser Trophy. The most prestigious award in college baseball is given to the top player based on two rounds of national voting.