Wichita, Kan. -- Creighton junior catcher Michael Emodi has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com.
The Johnny Bench Award is given to the nation's top catcher at the NCAA Division I level each season by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Finalists for the award will be announced on June 4 and the award will be presented on June 28 at the 21st Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet.
Emodi has been a force for the Bluejays both behind the plate and at the dish in 2018.