North Carolina pitcher J.B. Bukauskas was one of the four finalists named Wednesday by USA Baseball for the 2017 Golden Spikes Award.
Virginia’s Adam Haseley and Brendan McKay of Louisville also were named, giving the ACC three of the four finalists. Brent Rooker of Mississippi State was the fourth.
The Golden Spikes Award is awarded to the top amateur baseball player in the U.S.based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character and overall contribution to the sport.
ACC players have previously won the award four times: Georgia Tech’s Jason Varitek (1994), Florida State’s J.D. Drew (1997), Clemson’s Khalil Greene (2002) and Florida State’s Buster Posey (2008).