Jacksonville State's Bear Madliak has been named to the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award watch list, recognizing the nation's top NCAA Division I collegiate catcher. Madliak, a sophomore catcher, has impressed both defensively and offensively, ranking among the league leaders in throwing runners out on the base paths and boasting a .307 batting average with 46 hits on the season, including eight extra base hits. Furthermore, he has delivered 19 RBI and has scored 24 runs for the Gamecocks, reaching base in 29 consecutive games.

• Madliak has a .307 batting average with 46 hits and eight extra base hits this season.
• He has thrown out 18 runners on the base paths.

• Madliak has been behind the plate for all 38 games for the Gamecocks this season.
• He has excelled both defensively and as one of Jax State's top offensive threats.
• Madliak enters the weekend series with New Mexico State having reached base in 29 consecutive games.

The 2024 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award winner will be announced on June 26th at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, with three finalists invited to attend the banquet hosted by the Wichita Sports Commission.

Bear Madliak's outstanding performance as a catcher has earned him a spot on the prestigious Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award watch list, reflecting his excellence both defensively and offensively.