NCBWA Ball State News
Four players share Dick Howser National Player of the Week honors
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 Feb. 26. Florida sophomore LHP/1B Jac Caglianone and LSU junior outfielder Dylan Crews were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Ball State junior right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Brown and Bryant junior right-handed pitcher Coleman Picard were named National Co-Pitchers of the Week. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.
NCBWA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2005 STOPPER OF THE YEAR
Five finalists have been named for the inaugural National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, the association announced Wednesday. The finalists for the award that will recognize the top relief pitcher in college baseball include Daniel Best from Southern Mississippi, J. Brent Cox from Texas, Craig Hansen from St. John's, Steve Kleen from Pepperdine and Erik Morrison from Ball State.