Official Site of the Longhorns · Jun 5, 2017
Kennedy named 2017 Gregg Olson Award semifinalist
Sophomore Nick Kennedy is a semifinalist for the award which honor’s college baseball’s breakout player of the year.
Complete releaseOMAHA, Neb.—Sophomore lefthander Nick Kennedy has been named a semifinalist for the 2017 Gregg Olson Award, which honors college baseball's breakout player of the year. The award, presented by Toolshed Sports, is given to a top amateur baseball player who elevates his game to an elite level throughout the season.
So far this season, Kennedy has compiled an 8-1 record with a 2.82 ERA in 18 games (eight starts) for the Longhorns. After limited innings during his freshman season, the sophomore has struck out 57 batters while walking just 19 in 51 innings of work.