Mitch Abeita, a 2004 grad from Duncanville, is a semi-finalist for the Johnny Bench Award. Mitch also played with the Knights and the Patriots, and is a former teammate of MMWS, Jr. at NCTC.
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
2008 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award Semifinalists Announced
WICHITA, KANSAS – The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced today the list of twelve semifinalists for the 2008 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award delivered by AT&T and Papa John’s Pizza. This award is presented annually at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet to the nation's top collegiate catcher, as voted on by the national voting committee which is comprised of sportswriters, sportscasters, Division I coaches and scouts.
The Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award semifinalists are (in alphabetical order):
Mitch Abeita, University of Nebraska;
Jason Castro, Stanford University;
Dock Doyle, Coastal Carolina University;
Kevin Dubler, Illinois State University;
Tim Federowicz, University of North Carolina;
Jake Jefferies, University of California, Davis;
Corey Kemp, East Carolina University;
Petey Paramore, Arizona State University;
Josh Phegley, Indiana University;
Buster Posey, Florida State University;
Shea Robin, Vanderbilt University and
Adam Zornes, Rice University.
Statistical information will be compiled on each of the semifinalists and sent to the national voting committee for a vote to determine the three finalists. The finalists will be announced June 3, 2008.
A final vote among the national selection committee will occur during the College World Series. All three finalists and their coaches will be invited to Wichita for the 11th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 27, 2008. Johnny Bench will present the award to the recipient.
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