2024 Buster Posey Award Mid-Season Watchlist

Watch List Announced for the 2024 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award 

The Wichita Sports Commission has announced the Watch List for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award. The National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award honors the nation’s top Division 1 collegiate catcher as voted on by head coaches and sports information directors. 

Congratulations to the 2023 Buster Posey Award Winner, Kyle Teel from the University of Virginia. After winning the Buster Posey Award, Kyle was selected 14th overall in the 2023 MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox.  

The 2024 Watch List features 63 student-athletes from NCAA Division 1 universities throughout the country. “Since 2000, the Wichita Sports Commission has acknowledged the hard work and talent of the most demanding position in baseball,” said Kevin Jenks, President/CEO of the Wichita Sports Commission. “The Buster Posey Award has become one of college baseball’s most coveted and prestigious awards. It’s always special to have all three finalists, their families and coaches attend the event.” 

The 2024 winner will be announced on June 26th at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet. Three finalists will be invited to attend the banquet hosted by the Wichita Sports Commission. Nominations from head coaches and sports information directors will continue until May 8th. 

The 2024 Buster Posey Award timeline is as follows: 

• May 8 – Last day for nominations 

• May 22 – Semifinalists Announced 
• June 6 – Finalists Announced 
• June 26 – Award Presentation at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet 

To stay up to date on the Buster Posey Award, follow The Buster Posey Award on Facebook or visit https://wichitasports.com/buster-posey-award/. 

A complete list of the 63 nominees for the 2024 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award Watch List is as follows alphabetically: 

Name                                   School                              Year