Trinity, University of Kentucky catcher honored with Johnny Bench Award
The ten award winners were announced by the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday
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Updated: 5:22 PM EDT Jul 1, 2021
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The ten award winners were announced by the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday
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Updated: 5:22 PM EDT Jul 1, 2021
The ten winners of the 2021 Johnny Bench Awards presented by MSA Sport were announced by the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The awards honor the top NCAA Division I male and female college catchers. They also recognize the top high school baseball and softball catchers from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Here’s a look at the 2021 Johnny Bench Award winners:Top male NCAA baseball catcherMatheu Nelson – Florida State UniversityTop female NCAA softball catcherKayla Kowalik – University of KentuckyTop high school catchers from OhioMadison Jellison – Watkins Memorial High School (softball)Trey Pancake III – South Range High School (baseball)Top high school catchers from KentuckySydney Melton – Lyon County High School (softball)Matt Klein – Trinity High School (baseball)Top high school catchers from IndianaSarah Stone – Bedford North Lawrence High School (softball)Austin Bode – Columbus North High School (baseball)Top high school catchers from West VirginiaEmily Faith Allen – Parkersburg High School (softball)Parker Redden – Shady Spring High School (baseball) “Congratulations to the 2021 class of the Johnny Bench Awards,” said Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in a news release. “This special group of athletes persevered through the challenge of a canceled 2020 season and other adversities, continuing to work on their craft and succeed at a high level. We look forward to their future success wherever their career may take them next.” The winners will be honored on July 20 at the Johnny Bench Awards Luncheon at Great American Ball Park. They will then be recognized that evening during pregame ceremonies before the Reds home game against the New York Mets.