Before going on to be a top selection in the 2016 MLB Draft, outfielder Kyle Lewis was a consistent performer at the plate for the Mercer Bears.
Golden Spikes Award 2016 Semifinalists
Kyle Lewis
WINNEROutfielder, Mercer![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/qlrjzqlgtw4ex2gowtph.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/qlrjzqlgtw4ex2gowtph.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/qlrjzqlgtw4ex2gowtph.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/qlrjzqlgtw4ex2gowtph.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/qlrjzqlgtw4ex2gowtph.jpg 372w)
Seth Beer
FINALISTOutfielder, Clemson![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/rtidng2iza7oibcexa8i.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/rtidng2iza7oibcexa8i.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/rtidng2iza7oibcexa8i.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/rtidng2iza7oibcexa8i.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/rtidng2iza7oibcexa8i.png 372w)
Clemson's Seth Beer jumped on the scene as a freshman and delivered, becoming the first freshman to win the ACC Player of the Year award.
Corey Ray
FINALISTOutfielder, Louisville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/sshg6odbex2ocebhiygm.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/sshg6odbex2ocebhiygm.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/sshg6odbex2ocebhiygm.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/sshg6odbex2ocebhiygm.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/sshg6odbex2ocebhiygm.png 372w)
Corey Ray was named to the All-ACC first team for the second straight season in 2016, powered by a .326 batting average and 14 home runs.
Logan Shore
FINALISTPitcher, Florida![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/cefb1uzd8cqzsnizj4be.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/cefb1uzd8cqzsnizj4be.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/cefb1uzd8cqzsnizj4be.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/cefb1uzd8cqzsnizj4be.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/cefb1uzd8cqzsnizj4be.jpg 372w)
Recently named the 2016 SEC Pitcher of the Year, Logan Shore finished the season with a perfect 10-0 record and 76 strikeouts in 85 innings.
Jake Burger
Infielder, Missouri State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/vpfya5ppdqow7ross23p.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/vpfya5ppdqow7ross23p.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/vpfya5ppdqow7ross23p.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/vpfya5ppdqow7ross23p.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/vpfya5ppdqow7ross23p.jpg 372w)
Jake Burger turned in one of the best offensive seasons in the country, ranking among the leaders in home runs and RBIs.
CJ Chatham
Infielder, Florida Atlantic![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 372w)
Shortstop C.J. Chatham has proved to be an asset at the plate for Florida Atlantic with an impressive slugging percentage of .707.
Zack Collins
Catcher, Miami![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/aql5telpuhoyon1j4155.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/aql5telpuhoyon1j4155.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/aql5telpuhoyon1j4155.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/aql5telpuhoyon1j4155.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/aql5telpuhoyon1j4155.jpg 372w)
Zack Collins has proven to be a dominant force at the plate in the ACC, helping Miami maintain its top-five national ranking.
Will Craig
Infielder/Pitcher, Wake Forest![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/spth3sjetptrmuvi3ael.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/spth3sjetptrmuvi3ael.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/spth3sjetptrmuvi3ael.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/spth3sjetptrmuvi3ael.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/spth3sjetptrmuvi3ael.jpg 372w)
Touted as top draft prospect, two-way player Will Craig received All-ACC first team honors for the second consecutive year.
Brett Cumberland
Catcher, California![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/yxbydhcelgpvumjcnrht.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/yxbydhcelgpvumjcnrht.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/yxbydhcelgpvumjcnrht.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/yxbydhcelgpvumjcnrht.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/yxbydhcelgpvumjcnrht.jpg 372w)
Sophomore catcher Brett Cumberland leads the Pac-12 in home runs (15) and has a slugging percentage of .699.
Nick Feight
Catcher, UNC-Wilmington![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/d2q34nppgr7y8aqz1ira.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/d2q34nppgr7y8aqz1ira.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/d2q34nppgr7y8aqz1ira.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/d2q34nppgr7y8aqz1ira.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/d2q34nppgr7y8aqz1ira.jpg 372w)
Nick Feight had a breakout season for UNC Wilmington, leading the Seahawks to their third CAA title in the last five years.
Jameson Fisher
Infielder, Southeastern Louisiana![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/g6sgtiksjryzyylrxqfg.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/g6sgtiksjryzyylrxqfg.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/g6sgtiksjryzyylrxqfg.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/g6sgtiksjryzyylrxqfg.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/g6sgtiksjryzyylrxqfg.jpg 372w)
Jameson Fisher has notched an impressive 80 hits for Southeastern Louisiana, including 16 doubles and 10 home runs.
Anfernee Grier
Outfielder, Auburn![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/dl9hqardtdesa2gtvkzx.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/dl9hqardtdesa2gtvkzx.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/dl9hqardtdesa2gtvkzx.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/dl9hqardtdesa2gtvkzx.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/dl9hqardtdesa2gtvkzx.jpg 372w)
Auburn junior outfielder Anfernee Grier batted .366 on the season with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs, making the All-SEC second team.
Thomas Hackimer
Pitcher, St. John's![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/gsp5ruyfehjyc3gwgpah.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/gsp5ruyfehjyc3gwgpah.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/gsp5ruyfehjyc3gwgpah.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/gsp5ruyfehjyc3gwgpah.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/gsp5ruyfehjyc3gwgpah.jpg 372w)
Thomas Hackimer has been one of the top closers in college baseball, boasting a 0.72 ERA, the lowest among all semifinalists.
Dakota Hudson
Pitcher, Mississippi State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/skzkcpqx7d5dnod9pp77.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/skzkcpqx7d5dnod9pp77.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/skzkcpqx7d5dnod9pp77.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/skzkcpqx7d5dnod9pp77.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/skzkcpqx7d5dnod9pp77.jpg 372w)
With a 9-3 record, Dakota Hudson helped propel the Bulldogs to their first outright SEC regular-season title since 1989.
Connor Jones
Pitcher, Virginia![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/naiv1fpyns0vdbtrdkka.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/naiv1fpyns0vdbtrdkka.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/naiv1fpyns0vdbtrdkka.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/naiv1fpyns0vdbtrdkka.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/naiv1fpyns0vdbtrdkka.jpg 372w)
A 2016 All-ACC first team selection at starting pitcher, Connor Jones went 11-1 with a 2.05 ERA as Virginia’s Friday starter in 2016.
Eric Lauer
Pitcher, Kent State![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ivbgssac8ppuj87uvaxn.png 372w)
Eric Lauer has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the nation in 2016, striking out 116 batters in 95 innings.
Brendan McKay
Pitcher, Louisville![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/h1iltfzhcs66u4na3uaw.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/h1iltfzhcs66u4na3uaw.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/h1iltfzhcs66u4na3uaw.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/h1iltfzhcs66u4na3uaw.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/h1iltfzhcs66u4na3uaw.jpg 372w)
Sophomore Brendan McKay once again finds himself in consideration for the Golden Spikes Award as a two-way player.
Sheldon Neuse
Infielder/Pitcher, Oklahoma![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/iezhanpejq15sd8b36mh.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/iezhanpejq15sd8b36mh.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/iezhanpejq15sd8b36mh.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/iezhanpejq15sd8b36mh.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/iezhanpejq15sd8b36mh.jpg 372w)
Two-way player Sheldon Neuse led the Big 12 in slugging percentage and notched a 4-1 record on the mound with five saves.
AJ Puckett
Pitcher, Pepperdine![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/pmlku6ifwfny1ezxskdf.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/pmlku6ifwfny1ezxskdf.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/pmlku6ifwfny1ezxskdf.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/pmlku6ifwfny1ezxskdf.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/pmlku6ifwfny1ezxskdf.jpg 372w)
Recently named West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year, A.J. Puckett has been the ace of Pepperdine's pitching staff in 2016.
Heath Quinn
Outfielder, Samford![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/liv3riwimw6f5w5gc5dj.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/liv3riwimw6f5w5gc5dj.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/liv3riwimw6f5w5gc5dj.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/liv3riwimw6f5w5gc5dj.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/liv3riwimw6f5w5gc5dj.jpg 372w)
Recently named to the All-SoCon first team as an outfielder, Heath Quinn hit .350 to lead the Bulldogs offense.
Troy Rallings
Pitcher, Washington![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/unesi6jq2apqkhnhdkhd.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/unesi6jq2apqkhnhdkhd.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/unesi6jq2apqkhnhdkhd.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/unesi6jq2apqkhnhdkhd.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/unesi6jq2apqkhnhdkhd.jpg 372w)
Washington's Troy Rallings, a leading contender for the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year award, leads the league in ERA with a mark of 0.89.
Nick Senzel
Infielder, Tennessee![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/wlu8tjikwcsmlfnweaab.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/wlu8tjikwcsmlfnweaab.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/wlu8tjikwcsmlfnweaab.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/wlu8tjikwcsmlfnweaab.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/wlu8tjikwcsmlfnweaab.jpg 372w)
An All-SEC selection, Nick Senzel has been a key player in Tennessee's lineup all season, tallying an impressive 73 hits.
Jordan Sheffield
Pitcher, Vanderbilt![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/tssqm5gkb4puo6v3j2vv.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/tssqm5gkb4puo6v3j2vv.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/tssqm5gkb4puo6v3j2vv.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/tssqm5gkb4puo6v3j2vv.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/tssqm5gkb4puo6v3j2vv.jpg 372w)
Vanderbilt ace Jordan Sheffield went 8-4 with a 2.38 ERA and also earned SEC All-Defensive team honors with just one error.
Boomer White
Infielder, Texas A&M![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/cg5pgdh3kw3kfrwer18l.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/cg5pgdh3kw3kfrwer18l.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/cg5pgdh3kw3kfrwer18l.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/cg5pgdh3kw3kfrwer18l.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/cg5pgdh3kw3kfrwer18l.jpg 372w)
Texas A&M third baseman and SEC Player of the Year Boomer White batted .411 with 41 runs scored, four homers and 41 RBIs.
Kyle Wright
Pitcher, Vanderbilt![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_2208/opprops/ikosrcblviswio3jslpv.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1536/opprops/ikosrcblviswio3jslpv.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_1024/opprops/ikosrcblviswio3jslpv.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_640/opprops/ikosrcblviswio3jslpv.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/private/t_1x1/w_372/opprops/ikosrcblviswio3jslpv.jpg 372w)
Winning each of his last four starts in the regular season, Kyle Wright was named SEC Pitcher of the Week for his 10-strikeout performance at No. 1 Florida.