Named the 2015 SEC Player of the Year, Andrew Benintendi logged 20 home runs, sporting a .717 slugging percentage.
Golden Spikes Award 2015 Semifinalists
Andrew Benintendi
WINNEROutfielder, Arkansas![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/g8owbgjoouwdg9e6pfhr.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/g8owbgjoouwdg9e6pfhr.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/g8owbgjoouwdg9e6pfhr.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/g8owbgjoouwdg9e6pfhr.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/g8owbgjoouwdg9e6pfhr.png 372w)
Alex Bregman
FINALISTInfielder, LSU![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/lmtnrpfbmihnntbguwwq.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/lmtnrpfbmihnntbguwwq.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/lmtnrpfbmihnntbguwwq.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/lmtnrpfbmihnntbguwwq.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/lmtnrpfbmihnntbguwwq.jpg 372w)
Alex Bregman has proven to be a dominant player in the SEC, helping the LSU Tigers maintain their first place ranking.
Carson Fulmer
FINALISTPitcher, Vanderbilt![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/n1ypiinv6elay8gexjuu.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/n1ypiinv6elay8gexjuu.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/n1ypiinv6elay8gexjuu.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/n1ypiinv6elay8gexjuu.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/n1ypiinv6elay8gexjuu.jpg 372w)
Carson Fulmer has been the talk of this year's MLB draft, and his stats explain why, with an 11-1 record on the mound.
Dansby Swanson
FINALISTInfielder, Vanderbilt![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/vc2eguju4oc3pvtf8gar.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/vc2eguju4oc3pvtf8gar.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/vc2eguju4oc3pvtf8gar.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/vc2eguju4oc3pvtf8gar.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/vc2eguju4oc3pvtf8gar.jpg 372w)
Projected to be a top pick in this year's MLB draft, Swanson has consistently been a front runner for the Commodores.
David Berg
Pitcher, UCLA![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/irh3wum3othnjncgyav5.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/irh3wum3othnjncgyav5.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/irh3wum3othnjncgyav5.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/irh3wum3othnjncgyav5.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/irh3wum3othnjncgyav5.jpg 372w)
David Berg entered his final season at UCLA as their all-time record holder for most postseason appearances and career saves.
Phil Bickford
Pitcher, College of Southern Nevada![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/vab14tpxe3tk6giibqdq.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/vab14tpxe3tk6giibqdq.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/vab14tpxe3tk6giibqdq.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/vab14tpxe3tk6giibqdq.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/vab14tpxe3tk6giibqdq.jpg 372w)
A sophomore out of Southern Nevada, Phil Bickford has been more than dominant on the mound this season.
Taylor Clarke
Pitcher, College of Charleston![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/aqbouttibe8grlj3xscj.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/aqbouttibe8grlj3xscj.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/aqbouttibe8grlj3xscj.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/aqbouttibe8grlj3xscj.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/aqbouttibe8grlj3xscj.jpg 372w)
Taylor Clarke holds one of the best records (12-1) among the semifinalists. In 98.2 innings pitched, he has maintained a 1.46 ERA.
Matthew Crownover
Pitcher, Clemson![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/einnkrsf5cvp0o4lgext.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/einnkrsf5cvp0o4lgext.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/einnkrsf5cvp0o4lgext.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/einnkrsf5cvp0o4lgext.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/einnkrsf5cvp0o4lgext.jpg 372w)
Recently named the ACC Pitcher of the Year, Matthew Crownover has been Clemson's ace all season, holding a 10-2 record.
Donnie Dewees
Outfielder, North Florida![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ro6t1uqzlnaidgy0ewcy.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ro6t1uqzlnaidgy0ewcy.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ro6t1uqzlnaidgy0ewcy.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ro6t1uqzlnaidgy0ewcy.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ro6t1uqzlnaidgy0ewcy.jpg 372w)
Donnie Dewees has recorded an impressive 101 hits for North Florida, including 12 doubles, seven triples and 17 home runs.
Thomas Eshelman
Pitcher, Cal State Fullerton![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/n2cv80h3gonhtoeeycef.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/n2cv80h3gonhtoeeycef.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/n2cv80h3gonhtoeeycef.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/n2cv80h3gonhtoeeycef.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/n2cv80h3gonhtoeeycef.jpg 372w)
Recently named the Big West's Pitcher of the Week, Thomas Eshelman has dominated on the mound this season.
Luke Gillingham
Pitcher, Navy![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/jw20agi7wuzvlfutdgcf.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/jw20agi7wuzvlfutdgcf.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/jw20agi7wuzvlfutdgcf.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/jw20agi7wuzvlfutdgcf.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/jw20agi7wuzvlfutdgcf.jpg 372w)
The 2015 Patriot League Pitcher of the Year, Luke Gillingham holds one of the lowest ERAs among the semifinalists at 1.19.
Ian Happ
Outfielder, Cincinnati![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/uevckbqoq7yqic7r2l0v.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/uevckbqoq7yqic7r2l0v.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/uevckbqoq7yqic7r2l0v.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/uevckbqoq7yqic7r2l0v.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/uevckbqoq7yqic7r2l0v.jpg 372w)
Ian Happ was named to all three Golden Spikes watch lists this season and has been a force in Cincinnati's outfield.
Tyler Jay
Pitcher, Illinois![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/n54sfsqaspvcupqn20np.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/n54sfsqaspvcupqn20np.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/n54sfsqaspvcupqn20np.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/n54sfsqaspvcupqn20np.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/n54sfsqaspvcupqn20np.jpg 372w)
Arguably one of the best closers in college baseball this season, Tyler Jay holds the lowest ERA among the semifinalists at 0.65.
Kevin Kaczmarski
Outfielder, Evansville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/gbyvgx5khqf1azt2zjm5.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/gbyvgx5khqf1azt2zjm5.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/gbyvgx5khqf1azt2zjm5.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/gbyvgx5khqf1azt2zjm5.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/gbyvgx5khqf1azt2zjm5.jpg 372w)
Kevin Kaczmarski leads the semifinalists with an impressive .753 slugging percentage, and he has recorded 85 hits.
Scott Kingery
Infielder, Arizona![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/gd5afm5mmvfgne6to1na.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/gd5afm5mmvfgne6to1na.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/gd5afm5mmvfgne6to1na.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/gd5afm5mmvfgne6to1na.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/gd5afm5mmvfgne6to1na.jpg 372w)
Hitting consistently at .402, Scott Kingery has proven to be an asset for the Wildcats both at bat and in the field this season.
Brendan McKay
Pitcher, Louisville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/vqefntwynuembwnwdhcu.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/vqefntwynuembwnwdhcu.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/vqefntwynuembwnwdhcu.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/vqefntwynuembwnwdhcu.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/vqefntwynuembwnwdhcu.jpg 372w)
The 2015 ACC Freshman of the Year winner, Brendan McKay has been lights out for Louisville both on the mound and at bat.
Andrew Moore
Pitcher, Oregon State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/rmaijqafuoacdmvfkwh6.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/rmaijqafuoacdmvfkwh6.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/rmaijqafuoacdmvfkwh6.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/rmaijqafuoacdmvfkwh6.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/rmaijqafuoacdmvfkwh6.jpg 372w)
The ace of Oregon State's pitching staff, Andrew Moore has maintained a 6-2 record going into post-season play.
Mike Shawaryn
Pitcher, Maryland![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/asvgryzpwz8klnj4zjxw.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/asvgryzpwz8klnj4zjxw.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/asvgryzpwz8klnj4zjxw.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/asvgryzpwz8klnj4zjxw.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/asvgryzpwz8klnj4zjxw.jpg 372w)
Only in his sophomore season, Mike Shawaryn has dominated hitters all season long, holding holds a 12-2 record.
DJ Stewart
Outfielder, Florida State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/d8fjt8vjpz4orkchbt1h.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/d8fjt8vjpz4orkchbt1h.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/d8fjt8vjpz4orkchbt1h.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/d8fjt8vjpz4orkchbt1h.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/d8fjt8vjpz4orkchbt1h.png 372w)
A first team All-ACC Conference selection, DJ Stewart earns his spot as a Golden Spikes semifinalist for the second straight year.
Dillon Tate
Pitcher, UC Santa Barbara![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/hrq1mfzrppk4pwae6vdd.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/hrq1mfzrppk4pwae6vdd.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/hrq1mfzrppk4pwae6vdd.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/hrq1mfzrppk4pwae6vdd.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/hrq1mfzrppk4pwae6vdd.jpg 372w)
Junior right-hander Dillon Tate has proven himself as one of collegiate baseball's best, currently owning a 2.08 ERA.
David Thompson
Infielder, Miami![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ypiozmwhr0i9tfmpx79c.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ypiozmwhr0i9tfmpx79c.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ypiozmwhr0i9tfmpx79c.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ypiozmwhr0i9tfmpx79c.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ypiozmwhr0i9tfmpx79c.jpg 372w)
A first-team All-ACC Conference selection, David Thompson has proven to be a key player in Miami's lineup.