Multiple College Baseball Players Named Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalists

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced several semifinalists for the prestigious Dick Howser Trophy, awarded to the nation's top collegiate baseball player who also exemplifies leadership, moral character, and courage. Oregon State's Aiva Arquette and Gavin Turley were named among 64 semifinalists, continuing the program's strong representation with two semifinalists for the third time in four years. Arquette leads the Beavers with a .344 batting average and 17 home runs, while Turley follows closely with a .340 average and 15 home runs, holding the Oregon State career record with 48 homers. USC Upstate's Johnny Sweeney made history as the program's first semifinalist and the Big South's first since 2023, leading the nation in RBIs with a program-record-tying 78 and boasting a .379 batting average with 17 home runs. The finalists for the Dick Howser Trophy will be announced on June 7, with the award honoring the best player based on performance, leadership, and character. This recognition highlights the exceptional talent and sportsmanship of collegiate baseball players across diverse programs.