Santa Clara University senior catcher Ben Steck has been named to the 2024 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award watch list. He is among 63 NCAA Division I catchers on the list and one of only three catchers from the West Coast Conference. The award, voted on by head coaches and sports information directors, honors the top NCAA Division I collegiate catcher. Previous winner Kyle Teel of the University of Virginia was selected 14th overall in the 2023 MLB draft. Steck has played in 32 of the team's 34 games, hitting .278 with a .418 on-base percentage, four home runs, 22 runs, 25 RBIs, and a near-flawless fielding percentage at .996. The 2024 winner will be announced on June 26th at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, with nominations ongoing until May 8.

By the Numbers
  • Steck has played in 32 of the Broncos' 34 games
  • He has a near-flawless fielding percentage at .996
  • Previous winner Kyle Teel of the University of Virginia was selected 14th overall in the 2023 MLB draft
  • The 2024 winner will be announced on June 26th
State of Play
  • The 2024 winner will be announced on June 26th at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet
  • Nominations from head coaches and sports information directors will continue until May 8
Bottom Line

Ben Steck's nomination underscores his exceptional performance as a collegiate catcher, positioning him as a top contender for the prestigious Buster Posey Award.