DURHAM, N.C. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball junior left-hander Gunner Leger became the first player in program history to be named a semifinalist for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, USA Baseball announced on Wednesday. The Golden Spikes Award is given to the top amateur baseball player in the United States and is presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation.
"It's an honor and a privilege anytime you can be recognized nationally for your hard work and effort," head coach Tony Robichaux said. "To be the first person in our program's history to earn this honor is quite an accomplishment.