Adley Rutschman set the College World Series record with 17 hits as the Beavers won the national title in 2018. And to think, he was just getting started.
Golden Spikes Award 2019 Semifinalists
Adley Rutschman
WINNERCatcher, Oregon StateJJ Bleday
FINALISTOutfielder, VanderbiltVanderbilt outfielder JJ Bleday has caught the attention of college baseball and Major League scouts alike as he's tied for the national lead in homers.
Noah Song
FINALISTPitcher, NavyNavy senior right-handed pitcher Noah Song has notched a record-breaking season in his final year at Navy earning Patriot League Pitcher of the Year.
Andrew Vaughn
FINALISTInfielder, CaliforniaAfter winning the 2018 Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore, Andrew Vaughn produced an outstanding encore this season.
Hunter Bishop
Outfielder, Arizona StateHunter Bishop sits second nationally in home runs (22) and one off the national lead in one of the most prolific offensive campaigns in the BBCOR era.
Isaiah Campbell
Pitcher, ArkansasGoing 10-1 this season, Arkansas redshirt junior right-hander Isaiah Campbell has had quite the year after his up-and-down season in 2018.
Reid Detmers
Pitcher, LouisvilleSophomore left-hander Reid Detmers has emerged in 2019 as one of the best pitchers in the country, working as Louisville's Friday night starter.
John Doxakis
Pitcher, Texas A&MTexas A&M's John Doxakis was named NCBWA National Pitcher of the Month for February and twice the southpaw has fanned 12 without a walk.
Ryan Garcia
Pitcher, UCLAUCLA junior right-hander Ryan Garcia has established himself as one of the most unhittable pitchers in college baseball, putting up a 7-0 record.
Nick Gonzales
Infielder, New Mexico StateNick Gonzales continues to prove why he is a top player collegiately, as he was named the best second baseman in the country by Aaron Fitt and D1 Baseball.
Emerson Hancock
Pitcher, GeorgiaGeorgia sophomore pitcher Emerson Hancock ranks as one of the nation's top pitchers, as he has led the Bulldogs to a consensus top-10 national ranking.
Kody Hoese
Infielder, TulaneHoese currently leads Tulane in batting average, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, total bases, runs, slugging percentage and on-base percentage.
Josh Jung
Infielder, Texas TechJunior infielder Josh Jung is one of the most talented all-around players in the nation as he hasfollowed his sophomore All-America campaign.
George Kirby
Pitcher, ElonElon junior right-hander George Kirby has been pivotal to the team's success this season, owning an 8-1 record with a 2.07 ERA and 105 strikeouts.
Asa Lacy
Pitcher, Texas A&MTexas A&M southpaw Asa Lacy is the first Aggie sophomore to record 100-plus strikeouts in a season since Michael Wacha in 2011.
Jake Mangum
Outfielder, Mississippi StateA constant in the leadoff spot during his four seasons at Mississippi State, Jake Mangum is enjoying his finest season to date in the maroon and white.
Alek Manoah
Pitcher, West VirginiaWest Virginia junior right-hander Alek Manoah is having one of the most impressive seasons in Mountaineer baseball history.
Austin Martin
Infielder, VanderbiltAustin Martin is off to a historic pace for the Commodores as the sophomore has 27 multi-hit games and leads the SEC in average.
Jackson Rutledge
Pitcher, San Jacinto CollegeJackson Rutledge is the No. 1 overall NJCAA Region XIV All-Region team member as he recorded one of the best seasons at San Jacinto College in 2019.
T.J. Sikkema
Pitcher, MissouriMissouri junior LHP T.J. Sikkema (Dewitt, Iowa) has been one of the SEC and NCAA's premier pitchers throughout the 2019 campaign.
Ethan Small
Pitcher, Mississippi StateThere is nothing crafty about left-hander Ethan Small, as he has attacked batters with a 92 mph fastball all season on his way to a 1.73 ERA and 132 strikeouts.
Bryson Stott
Infielder, UNLVUNLV junior infielder Bryson Stott has been the catalyst of the Rebels offense the past two seasons after being named the Mountain West's Co-Freshman of the Year.
Zack Thompson
Pitcher, KentuckyKentucky junior left-hander Zack Thompson has posted a dominant 2019 season and etched his name all over the school's career and single-season record books, striking out 130 batters.
Spencer Torkelson
Infielder, Arizona StateAfter an All-American-caliber freshman season, Sun Devil Baseball's Spencer Torkelson has followed that with an equally impressive sophomore campaign.
Bobby Witt Jr.
Outfielder, Colleyville Heritage High SchoolColleyville-Heritage High School's Bobby Witt Jr. had a stellar senior campaign, finishing the season slashing .510/.589/1.115 and belting 13 home runs.