KALAMAZOO, Mich. – On Tuesday Western Michigan baseball junior catcher Jesse Forestell was named to the watch list for the 2018 Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com. The award is given annually to the top division one collegiate catcher.
A total of 97 catchers across the country were nominated for the award. The finalists will be announced on June 4. A final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series with the award presentation on June 28.
In 10 games this season Forestell has an on-base percentage of .