Messina wins Johnny Bench Award
South Carolina's Cole Messina on Tuesday was named winner of the 2024 Johnny Bench Award as the top catcher in NCAA baseball. The Award is named for the Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame catcher.
Messina, a Summerville native, batted .326 with 21 homers and 71 RBI for the Gamecocks in 2024. He will receive his award July 30 at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
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| Cole Messina is expected to be selected in the MLB Free Agent draft. (USC photo) |
Commitments
* Bryson Harper, RHP, Conway HS, to Florence-Darlington Tech.
* Grant McGuire, IF, Wynford (Ohio) HS, to Winthrop (nephew of new Eagles coach Mike McGuire; had committed to USC Upstate when McGuire was there).
* Grant McGuire, IF, Wynford (Ohio) HS, to Winthrop (nephew of new Eagles coach Mike McGuire; had committed to USC Upstate when McGuire was there).
* Nicholas Veselinovic, LHP, Jr., Niagara, to Winthrop.
Transfer portal
* Chris Manriquez, IF, Sr., Lander.
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