Grand Forks, N. D. -- Creighton closer David Gerber was one of 60 closers throughout the country named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) 2017 Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List.
Gerber enters the 2017 season with 20 career saves, four shy of equaling the Creighton all-time record. Gerber collected 11 saves with a 1.50 ERA over 36.0 innings last season. Gerber closed his junior season with a 4-3 record in 32 appearances, striking out 31 and walking just 14. Last season Gerber was named to the Midseason Watch List for the 2016 award.