DURHAM, N.C.. – Auburn outfielder Anfernee Grier has been named one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 Golden Spikes Award presented by USA Baseball, the organization announced on Wednesday.
An All-SEC selection, Grier batted .366 on the season with 12 home runs and 41 RBI. He finished the regular season ranked among the SEC leaders in average (4th), hits (87, 2nd), runs (56, 1st), homers (2nd), stolen bases (19, 7th) and total bases (137, 1st).
Grier homered four times with 17 RBI and five stolen bases in conference play. Additionally, Grier continued the stellar defensive play in center field he had come to be known for over his career.