Golden Spikes Award 2017 Semifinalists

Iowa junior first baseman Jake Adams nearly pulled off a Big Ten triple crown in 2017, earning Conference Player of the Year.

Two-time All-American Jake Burger became the fifth Missouri State standout to earn MVC Player of the Year recognition.

UCLA’s Griffin Canning has become one the country’s top starting pitchers, compiling a 7-3 record with a 2.34 ERA.

Right-hander Morgan Cooper has compiled a 2.33 ERA in 77 1/3 innings pitched for the Longhorns this season.

Greg Deichmann is No. 2 in the SEC this season in homers, No. 3 in RBIs, No. 4 in slugging pct. and No. 5 in total bases.

Louisville junior infielder Drew Ellis was an All-ACC First Team selection after leading the conference in slugging percentage.

Junior Alex Faedo earned his First All-SEC selection in 2017 after finishing the regular season with a 7-2 record and 2.89 ERA.

The only player in the ACC with at least 15 home runs and 15 doubles, Stuart Fairchild is a true five-tool competitor.

Sophomore left-hander Steven Gingery has been masterful on the mound for the Red Raiders in 2017, going 9-1 in 14 starts.

Nate Harris ended the regular season leading Conference USA in wins (8), saves (8), ERA (1.75) and complete games (3).

Luke Heimlich has dominated as the Friday-night starter for the nation’s top pitching staff, holding a 9-1 record and a 0.87 ERA.

Junior Keston Hiura has made the most of his situation, as he’s been hampered by a nagging arm injury that arose in 2016.

Gunner Leger is a three-time all-conference performer in a league that has consistently produced top-end starting pitching.

Nick Madrigal has been described as the best player in college baseball by multiple head coaches – and for good reason.

Junior first baseman J.J. Matijevic is having one of the finest seasons in the country, leading the Pac 12 in multiple categories.

The College of Central Florida’s Nate Pearson was a force on the mound in 2017, sporting a 1.56 ERA with 118 strikeouts.

David Peterson has been dominant in 2017 for Oregon, second in the nation in wins (11) and third in strikeouts (131).

Southern Conference Pitcher of the Year JP Sears led the nation in strikeouts through the regular season with 138.

Brian Shaffer has put together one of the top pitching seasons in Maryland history, sporting a Big Ten-best 1.67 ERA.

Pavin Smith was a First-Team All-ACC honoree in 2017 after hitting 12 home runs and racking up a program-record 70 RBIs.

Evan White was named second-team All-SEC in 2017 and is a three-time SEC All-Defensive Team member.