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.