Ward Named To National Catcher of the Year Watch List

Wichita, KS--The Wichita Sports Commission has announced the Watch List for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award. Niagara catcher Matt Ward has been named to the watch list. Ward is in his fifth season with the Purple Eagles. This season he has appeared in 29 games while starting 23 games behind the plate for the Purple Eagles. The Mississauga, Ont. native is hitting .280 this season while he has hit one homer while driving in 20 runs. He has drawn 15 walks this season. Behind the plate this season, Ward has a .995 fielding percentage, he...