Johnny Bench Award
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The Johnny Bench Award is an award given annually to the best collegiate catcher. The award was first awarded in 2000 and is named after former catcher Johnny Bench. A panel of selected sportscasters, sportswriters, Division I Head Coaches and professional scouts determine the winner.
[edit] Award Winners
| Year | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Brad Cresse | Louisiana State |
| 2001 | Kelly Shoppach | Baylor |
| 2002 | Jeremy Brown | Alabama |
| 2003 | Ryan Garko | Stanford |
| 2004 | Kurt Suzuki | Cal State Fullerton |
| 2005 | Jeff Clement | Southern California |
| 2006 | Jake Smith | East Carolina |
| 2007 | Edward Easley | Mississippi State University |
| 2008 | Buster Posey | Florida State University |
