Nick Hutchins added to Johnny Bench Award Watch List

04/06/2017 | 10:44:00 | Baseball

Johnny Bench Award Watch List

Southern Illinois catcher Nick Hutchins was one of twelve catchers added to the Johnny Bench Award Watch List. The Johnny Bench Award is given annually to the nation's best catcher.

Offensively, Hutchins ranks eighth in the MVC in doubles and second in triples. Defensively, he ranks second in runners caught stealing and fourth in runners picked off.

The watch list will be narrowed down to the semifinalists, whom will be announced May 17, 2017. Ballots will be sent to the national voting panel at the end of May for a vote to determine the three finalists. The finalists will be announced June 5, 2017. A final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series. All finalists will be brought to Wichita and the winner will be announced at the 20th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 29, 2017.