Golden Spikes Award 2021 Semifinalists

Virginia ace Andrew Abbott ranks third in the country with 142 strikeouts, the third most ever in a single season by a Cavalier pitcher.

The SEC Player of the Year, Tanner Allen has been at his best against the best in college baseball, as the left-handed hitter leads the SEC in batting average.

Jacob Berry, a true freshman, slugged his way into the Arizona record books in 2021 as a major contributor on arguably the No. 1 offense in the nation.

Sam Houston State’s Colton Cowser backed up his slew of preseason accolades with one of the top seasons in Sam Houston Bearkats history

A 2021 All-American and All-ACC selection, Louisville’s Henry Davis finished with a .370 batting average with 15 home runs and 48 RBI.

Boston College center fielder Sal Frelick was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and an All-ACC First Team selection in 2021.

Oklahoma’s Tyler Hardman put together one of the most impressive seasons of any player in the country in 2021, ranking fourth nationally in hits.

Texas Tech freshman Jace Jung came to campus with a last name known around college baseball. By now, they’ve learned his first name too.

Notre Dame senior first baseman Niko Kavadas is enjoying one of the best seasons by an Irish player in program history, leading the NCAA in homers per game.

Austin Knight made the most of his first season with the 49ers, racking up Conference USA's Player and Newcomer of the Year awards.

One of the country’s top power right-handers, Ty Madden has put together a dominant season in leading Texas into the NCAA postseason.

The 2021 Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year and Second Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball, Matt Mikulski completed one of the finest single seasons in Fordham history.

Florida State catcher Matheu Nelson was the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year and one of three finalists for the Buster Posey Catcher of the Year Award.

Doug Nikhazy became just the fourth two-time All-American in Ole Miss history, earning first team honors with Ole Miss going 12-2 in his starts.

East Carolina’s Connor Norby was named the American Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year and a Collegiate Baseball Second-Team All-America selection.

Big Ten Player of the Year Spencer Schwellenbach took the mound for the first time in 2021 and has been one of the top two-way players in the country.

Landon Sims started the season with a monster outing against Texas in the series opener with four perfect innings of relief and has not slowed down.

Air Force Academy two-way threat Paul Skenes was one of the most outstanding players in the nation as a true freshman, serving as a catcher/DH and closer.

Projected to be an early round selection in the MLB Draft, Eastern Illinois’ Trey Sweeney had one of the best overall seasons in program history.

East Carolina’s Gavin Williams was named the American Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year and a Collegiate Baseball First-Team All-America selection.

Oregon outfielder Aaron Zavala, the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year, ended the regular season with a .398 batting average, seven home runs, 34 RBI and 58 runs scored.