WKU junior catcher Matt Phipps has been named to the Buster Posey Award Watch List.
Previously known as the Johnny Bench Award, the award honors the top catcher in college baseball. The award is administered by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and presented after the College World Series.
Phipps is producing a .301/.380/.419 line with eight extra-base hits, 12 runs scored and 13 RBIs. He has posted seven multi-hit games, ranks third on the team with 10 walks and is tied for the lead with three stolen bases with Ray Zuberer. Since March 16, the backstop has thrown out 7-of-15 attempted base stealers and is currently on a 16-game errorless streak.