Of the 21 semifinalists that were voted on by a committee of more than 200 voters, Andrew Benintendi, an outfielder from Arkansas, Alex Bregman, a shortstop from Louisiana State, Carson Fulmer, a right-handed pitcher from Vanderbilt, and Dansby Swanson, a shortstop from Vanderbilt, received the most votes and were named finalists for the award.
Benintendi was voted a 2015 Golden Spikes Award finalists after an SEC Conference-leading season. The sophomore leads the conference in batting average (.397), slugging percentage (.737), on-base percentage (.498), home runs (18), and walks (42). Beyond conference play, he also ranks third in the nation in home runs and slugging percentage. His speed compliments his power, as he is one of only two players in the country with over 15 home runs and 20-plus stolen bases. He ranks second in the SEC for total bases (154) and fifth for stolen bases (22). As a result of his stellar season, Benintendi is the first player in Razorback baseball history to earn National Player of the Year and SEC Player of the Year honors.
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