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Sciretta named semifinalist for Gregg Olson Award

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The award goes to baseball's breakout player of the year

OMAHA, Nebraska - The semifinalists for the 2016 Gregg Olson Award, presented by Toolshed Sports, have been named and Virginia Tech starting first baseman Phil Sciretta is among the 43 players that have made the list to honor college baseball's "Breakout Player of the Year".

The award is named after former Auburn Tiger star pitcher Gregg Olson, who became one of the top collegiate players in the nation after an initial season filled with only mixed success. Olson went on to become a two-time All American, first round draft pick, American League Rookie of the Year and MLB All Star.