Penn State baseball junior catcher Matt Maloney has been named to the Buster Posey Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top Division I catcher. Maloney boasts a .295 batting average with 26 hits, including eight doubles and one home run, 28 RBI, and 16 runs in 26 games this season. He has also demonstrated exceptional fielding skills with a .994 fielding percentage and has thrown out six runners attempting to steal. Moreover, as a catcher, he is currently on a 13-game reached base streak and has received Big Ten Player of the Week honors.

By the Numbers
  • Maloney's batting average: .295
  • Number of games played: 26
  • Number of RBI: 28
  • Fielding percentage: .994
  • Number of runners thrown out attempting to steal: 6
State of Play
  • Maloney is currently on a 13-game reached base streak
  • Penn State's current overall record: 18-15
  • Record in Big Ten play: 5-7
  • Upcoming series opener at Michigan State, to be broadcast on Big Ten Network at 8 p.m.
What's Next

The Buster Posey Award will name its semifinalists on May 22 and its finalists on June 6, with the award presentation scheduled for June 26 at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet.

Bottom Line

Matt Maloney's exceptional performance has earned him a spot on the Buster Posey Award Watch List, showcasing his prowess as a catcher and contributing significantly to Penn State baseball's season.