The finalists for the 2015 Gregg Olson Award presented by Toolshed Sports, have been determined. The award honors college baseball’s breakout player of the year. The annual award is given to a top amateur baseball player who elevates his game to an elite level throughout the season.
Andrew Benintendi, Arkansas
Benintendi batted a respectable.278 as a freshman, but didn't have much clout powerwise with only one homer and 10 extra-base hits. He added weight in the off season and recovered from some health issues that had been plaguing him to have one of college baseball most sensational seasons. Benintendi has hit .380 so far this season and is currently tied for the division lead with 19 homers. He also added 23 stolen bases and was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year.
Zach George, Arkansas State
George's last two seasons were marred by injury as he played in only 10 games as a junior and only nine games as a sophomore. Finally getting an opportunity to play healthy, George batted .399 with 52 walks and 16 HBPs to post the highest on-base percentage in the nation at .548. Combined with past seasons he strung together the longest on-base streak in college baseball at 74 games.
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