Stanford catcher Charlie Saum has been named to the Buster Posey Award Midseason Watchlist by the Wichita Sports Commission. He is one of 56 Division I catchers included, with only four from the Atlantic Coast Conference. This award recognizes the nation's top catcher and has been presented annually since 2000, previously known as the Johnny Bench Award. Saum, from Thousand Oaks, California, has made significant contributions this season, starting 32 out of 37 games and performing notably as Stanford's designated hitter in four games.

By the Numbers
  • Saum has scored 24 runs and driven in 16 this season.
  • He has hit five doubles and four home runs in 2025.
State of Play
  • Stanford has previously won the Buster Posey Award once, in 2003 with Ryan Garko.
  • Last season, Malcolm Moore was a semifinalist for the same award.
What's Next

As the season progresses, Saum will continue to compete for the Buster Posey Award, with upcoming matchups allowing him to showcase his skills further. Continued strong performances may strengthen his candidacy for the award and increase recognition for the Stanford baseball program.

Bottom Line

Charlie Saum’s spot on the Buster Posey Award Watchlist highlights his impressive performance this season and positions him as a key player to watch as Stanford aims for further accolades in collegiate baseball.