SID: Ben Heath Named To Johnny Bench Award Watch List

Heath was also named to the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge All-Tournament Team on Monday.

WICHITA, Kan. – Penn State junior Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) was one of 53 Division I catchers named to the Watch List for the Coleman Company Johnny Bench Award delivered by Papa John's Pizza, as announced by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission on Monday. Named in honor of the former Cincinnati Reds' great, the award is presented to the top catcher in Division I.

Heath is one of five Big Ten catchers named to the list. The field will be narrowed to 10 semifinalists, whom will be announced on May 19. Three finalists will be announced on June 2 prior to the NCAA Regionals and Major League Baseball Draft. All finalists will be brought to Wichita and the winner will be announced at the 13th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on July 1.

via Ben Heath Named To Johnny Bench Award Watch List – PENN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE.