Gainesville, Fla. - Creighton junior David Gerber was one of 70 players in the NCAA named to the initial Watch List for the 12th annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball.
Last season Gerber closer the year with a team-high nine saves and an impressive 1.69 ERA in 25 appearances. David recorded 30 strikeouts in 32.0 innings, allowing just eight walks and six earned runs.
Nominations for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award were made by baseball sports information/media relations contacts.