Ivan Melendez produced one of the greatest offensive seasons in the history of Texas Longhorns baseball, batting .421 with 32 home runs and 94 RBIs.
Golden Spikes Award 2022 Semifinalists
Ivan Melendez
WINNERInfielder, TexasCooper Hjerpe
FINALISTPitcher, Oregon StateCooper Hjerpe is enjoying one of the most dominant seasons in Oregon State baseball history, finishing with seven or more strikeouts in all but one of his starts.
Kevin Parada
FINALISTCatcher, Georgia TechChris Alleyne
Outfielder, MarylandChris "Bubba" Alleyne is one of the defining players in Maryland Baseball history, producing a season nothing short of remarkable for the Terrapins.
Jacob Berry
Infielder, LSUA hitting machine, Louisiana State’s Jacob Berry has been dangerous in the middle of the Tigers’ lineup, earning a second-team All-SEC selection in 2022.
Chase Burns
Pitcher, TennesseeJustin Campbell
Pitcher, Oklahoma StateOklahoma State’s Justin Campbell has continued his dominance on the mound, piling wins and strikeouts at an impressive rate for the second straight season.
Carlos Contreras
Outfielder, Sam HoustonCarlos Contreras has pushed his way onto the list of Golden Spikes semifinalists in resounding fashion, leading the nation with 89 RBI on the season.
Dylan Crews
Outfielder, LSUGavin Cross
Outfielder, Virginia TechThird-year outfielder Gavin Cross entered the collegiate season as a five-time Preseason All-American after leading USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team.
Sonny DiChiara
Infielder, AuburnA big player with as big of a personality, Senior slugger Sonny DiChiara has taken the SEC by storm in his first season in an Auburn uniform.
Kendal Ewell
Outfielder, Eastern KentuckyJake Gelof
Infielder, VirginiaJake Gelof anchors one of the most dangerous offenses in college baseball, producing one of the best seasons seen in Charlottesville.
Peyton Graham
Infielder, OklahomaOklahoma third-year sophomore Peyton Graham has only built on his standout true freshman campaign, showcasing all five tools.
Tanner Hall
Pitcher, Southern Miss.One of the top strikeout performers in the country, Southern Miss right-hander Tanner Hall enjoys a 12-to-1 K-BB ratio as the top pitcher on the roster.
Thomas Harrington
Pitcher, CampbellThomas Harrington has been dominant every time he’s taken the mound this season as a true sophomore, turning in 11 quality starts.
Gabriel Hughes
Pitcher, GonzagaGabriel Hughes has been one of the most dominant righties in the nation for a resurgent GU team reaching new historic heights this season.
Jace Jung
Infielder, Texas TechDominic Keegan
Utilityman, VanderbiltRyan Lasko
Outfielder, RutgersBrooks Lee
Shortstop, Cal PolyTrey Lipscomb
Infielder, TennesseeTrey Lipscomb has emerged as a star for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2022, hitting over .340 and crushing 21 home runs with 74 RBI this season.
Ryan McCarty
Infielder, Penn State AbingtonPenn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty put together a historic season as he was named the United East Conference Player of the Year.
Jacob Melton
Outfielder/Infielder, Oregon StateJacob Melton is having one of the finest seasons in Oregon State history, ranking among the Pac-12's leaders in many categories.
Parker Messick
Pitcher, Florida StateTanner Schobel
Infielder, Virginia TechVirginia Tech sophomore Tanner Schobel has broken out into one of the most electrifying shortstops in college baseball.
Daniel Susac
Catcher, ArizonaArizona backstop Daniel Susac is one of the most prolific hitters in America while playing a premium defensive position.
Drew Thorpe
Pitcher, Cal PolyCal Poly redshirt sophomore righty Drew Thorpe has shattered the school record for double-digit strikeouts in a game.
Max Wagner
Infielder, ClemsonTommy White
Infielder, NC StateTommy White started his collegiate career with five home runs on opening weekend and hasn’t looked back since.
Jacob Wilson
Infielder, Grand CanyonAfter bursting onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2021, Jacob Wilson has raised the bar even higher in 2022.