Ivan Melendez produced one of the greatest offensive seasons in the history of Texas Longhorns baseball, batting .421 with 32 home runs and 94 RBIs.
Golden Spikes Award 2022 Semifinalists
Ivan Melendez
WINNERInfielder, Texas
Cooper Hjerpe
FINALISTPitcher, Oregon State
Cooper Hjerpe is enjoying one of the most dominant seasons in Oregon State baseball history, finishing with seven or more strikeouts in all but one of his starts.
Kevin Parada
FINALISTCatcher, Georgia Tech
Kevin Parada has set the catching world on fire as he battles for the nation’s home run crown, currently at 26 -- the program’s single-season record.
Chris Alleyne
Outfielder, Maryland
Chris "Bubba" Alleyne is one of the defining players in Maryland Baseball history, producing a season nothing short of remarkable for the Terrapins.
Jacob Berry
Infielder, LSU
A hitting machine, Louisiana State’s Jacob Berry has been dangerous in the middle of the Tigers’ lineup, earning a second-team All-SEC selection in 2022.
Chase Burns
Pitcher, Tennessee
The regular Friday night starter for the Vols, Chase Burns has been electric on the hill in his first year of collegiate baseball with the lowest ERA in the SEC.
Justin Campbell
Pitcher, Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State’s Justin Campbell has continued his dominance on the mound, piling wins and strikeouts at an impressive rate for the second straight season.
Carlos Contreras
Outfielder, Sam Houston
Carlos Contreras has pushed his way onto the list of Golden Spikes semifinalists in resounding fashion, leading the nation with 89 RBI on the season.
Dylan Crews
Outfielder, LSU
As one of the most dynamic players in the SEC, Louisiana State outfielder Dylan Crews is at the top in the conference’s major offensive categories.
Gavin Cross
Outfielder, Virginia Tech
Third-year outfielder Gavin Cross entered the collegiate season as a five-time Preseason All-American after leading USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team.
Sonny DiChiara
Infielder, Auburn
A big player with as big of a personality, Senior slugger Sonny DiChiara has taken the SEC by storm in his first season in an Auburn uniform.
Kendal Ewell
Outfielder, Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University outfielder Kendal Ewell is a multi-dimensional offensive threat, fifth in Division I in on-base percentage and 17th in average.
Jake Gelof
Infielder, Virginia
Jake Gelof anchors one of the most dangerous offenses in college baseball, producing one of the best seasons seen in Charlottesville.
Peyton Graham
Infielder, Oklahoma
Oklahoma third-year sophomore Peyton Graham has only built on his standout true freshman campaign, showcasing all five tools.
Tanner Hall
Pitcher, Southern Miss.
One of the top strikeout performers in the country, Southern Miss right-hander Tanner Hall enjoys a 12-to-1 K-BB ratio as the top pitcher on the roster.
Thomas Harrington
Pitcher, Campbell
Thomas Harrington has been dominant every time he’s taken the mound this season as a true sophomore, turning in 11 quality starts.
Gabriel Hughes
Pitcher, Gonzaga
Gabriel Hughes has been one of the most dominant righties in the nation for a resurgent GU team reaching new historic heights this season.
Jace Jung
Infielder, Texas Tech
Texas Tech sophomore second baseman Jace Jung has continued right where he left off after his impressive 2021 All-American season.
Dominic Keegan
Utilityman, Vanderbilt
Dominic Keegan is one of the nation’s most dominant hitters, boasting a .366 average with 12 home runs, 57 RBIs and 16 doubles for the Commodores.
Ryan Lasko
Outfielder, Rutgers
The essence of a five-tool player, Ryan Lasko built on a Freshman All-America season and is now one of the premier players in all of baseball.
Brooks Lee
Shortstop, Cal Poly
In his second full season at Cal Poly, playing for his father, head coach Larry Lee, Brooks Lee has hit above .360 all year with 15 home runs and 54 RBI.
Trey Lipscomb
Infielder, Tennessee
Trey Lipscomb has emerged as a star for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2022, hitting over .340 and crushing 21 home runs with 74 RBI this season.
Ryan McCarty
Infielder, Penn State Abington
Penn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty put together a historic season as he was named the United East Conference Player of the Year.
Jacob Melton
Outfielder/Infielder, Oregon State
Jacob Melton is having one of the finest seasons in Oregon State history, ranking among the Pac-12's leaders in many categories.
Parker Messick
Pitcher, Florida State
Parker Messick, the 2021 ACC Freshman and Pitcher of the Year, has picked up where he left off a season ago.
Tanner Schobel
Infielder, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech sophomore Tanner Schobel has broken out into one of the most electrifying shortstops in college baseball.
Daniel Susac
Catcher, Arizona
Arizona backstop Daniel Susac is one of the most prolific hitters in America while playing a premium defensive position.
Drew Thorpe
Pitcher, Cal Poly
Cal Poly redshirt sophomore righty Drew Thorpe has shattered the school record for double-digit strikeouts in a game.
Max Wagner
Infielder, Clemson
Clemson sophomore third baseman Max Wagner has burst onto the scene to be one of the nation's top hitters in 2022.
Tommy White
Infielder, NC State
Tommy White started his collegiate career with five home runs on opening weekend and hasn’t looked back since.
Jacob Wilson
Infielder, Grand Canyon
After bursting onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2021, Jacob Wilson has raised the bar even higher in 2022.