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Kentucky Pitcher Evan Byers Named Finalist for Inaugural Tony Gwynn Trophy

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Kentucky left handed pitcher Evan Byers was named a finalist for the Inaugural Tony Gwynn Trophy on Wednesday.

The Tony Gwynn Community Service Trophy is new award established to honor NCAA baseball student-athletes who exemplify the Gwynn legacy.

Here are more details from UK Athletics:

Lexington, Ky. – Kentucky senior Evan Byers has been named one of nine finalists for the inaugural Tony Gwynn Community Service Trophy, honoring NCAA baseball student-athletes who exemplify the Gwynn legacy, it was announced Wednesday.

Byers is a member of the award’s “Starting Nine”. The Gwynn Trophy, conceptualized for the 2025 season, is intended to honor collegiate baseball student-athletes who are active in their community and represent their programs with integrity, while exceling in the classroom and on the field.