Golden Spikes Award 2009 Semifinalists

Intimidating opposing hitters from the mound with a 6-foot-5 build, Eric Arnett has been a force this season, racking up 11 wins.

The Missouri Valley Conference's Pitcher of the Year, Buddy Baumann led the conference in both victories and strikeouts.

Kyle Bellamy transitioned from a setup role to become the University of Miami's closer in 2009 and rose to the challenge.

UC-Irvine is the No. 1 ranked Division I baseball team in the country, and staff ace Daniel Bibona is a huge reason why.

Following a prolific debut with Middle Tennessee State in 2008, Bryce Brentz led Division I in batting average and slugging percentage.

Louis Coleman declined to sign as Washington's 14th-round pick in the 2008 Draft and returned to LSU to emerge as the Tigers' ace in 2009.

A 2008 Draft pick and Cape Cod League home-run king, Chris Dominguez returned to Louisville and earned Big East Player of the Year honors.

The Titans' everyday center fielder, Josh Fellhauer had a great all-around season, fueling Cal State-Fullerton with speed, gap power and defense.

Kyle Gibson's excellent junior campaign has flown under the radar as the 6-foot-6 righty from Indiana was named to the 2009 All-Big 12 First Team.

Jason Kipnis turned down an offer from San Diego after being drafted in the fourth round last summer, and it looks like the strategy was a good idea.

Marc Krauss was poised for a breakout junior season, and he delivered by raking all spring, leading the conference in both home runs and RBIs.

Justin Marks was unanimously selected as the Big East Preseason Pitcher of the Year, and he delivered an excellent season for Louisville.

Bryan Marquez offers an uncommon combination of excellent hitting and middle-infield defense that has helped New Mexico State to a 41-15 record.

Deck McGuire was recognized as a Freshman All-American for his 8-1 record and 3.46 ERA as the Yellow Jackets' mid-week starter last year.

Tommy Mendonca is best known for his heroics in last year's College World Series, in which he hit four home runs and was named the Most Outstanding Player.

Recently ranked the No. 2 draft-eligible college catcher by Baseball America, Josh Phegley was second in batting average in Division 1 last year.

Rich Poythress is a pure hitter who offers outstanding power and excellent plate discipline, with a bat on par with the other top sluggers in college baseball.

Brooks Raley has been successful on more than 80 percent of his steal attempts, and runs a 6.6 on the 60-yard dash to go along with an average well above .300.

Once a slugging first baseman, Addison Reed was moved as a freshman to the bullpen, where he has flourished as a dominant closer with a D-1 best 17 saves.

Anthony Rendon, the sole freshman semifinalist for the 2009 Golden Spikes Award, has certainly made his a name that won't soon be forgotten by fans and scouts alike.

Tony Sanchez, the top-rated catcher in the 2009 Draft according to Baseball America, emerged as a premier player during his junior season for Boston College.

Angelo Songco offers plus power from the left side of the plate without abandoning his ability to make contact, terrorizing West Coast Conference pitching.

Alex White mixed a fastball that touches 94, a filthy slider, a solid curveball and changeup, and prototypical pitcher's body into a strong performance in his junior season for North Carolina.

Alex Wimmers was the go-to option in the Buckeyes' bullpen as a freshman in 2008. This year, the sophomore won the Saturday starter job and ran with it.

J.T. Wise, an Oklahoma senior, put together a great season for the Sooners mostly playing catcher.