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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Former Penn State catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) continues to rack up the postseason honors as he was named a Pro-Line Athletic National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Third Team All-American on Wednesday. It marks Heath’s third All-America honor after being named to both the Louisville Slugger and PING!Baseball second teams. The [...]

The Houston Astros announced Sunday the signing of Penn State power-hitting catcher Ben Heath, the team’s fifth-round pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. Heath, 21, led the Nittany Lions in most offensive categories this season, hitting .369 with a school-record 19 homers, 57 RBI, 53 runs scored, 16 doubles, 148 total bases and a [...]

Heath named to second All-America team with numerous postseason honors still to be announced. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The awards and accolades continue to roll in for Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.), who was named a PING!Baseball Second Team All-American on Friday. It already marks Heath’s second All-America honor, along with Louisville [...]

Nittany Lions see two current players drafted and two incoming freshmen as the draft comes to a close. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior Heath Johnson (Alamogordo, N.M.) was selected by the New York Yankees in the 45th round (#1375 overall) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player on Wednesday afternoon, bringing the Nittany [...]

Ben Heath Selected by Houston Astros in the Fifth Round of the MLB Draft; Two Incoming Freshmen Also Drafted UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) was selected by the Houston Astros in the fifth round (#153 overall) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday afternoon. The [...]

Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath was selected by the Houston Astros in the fifth round (#153 overall) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Heath becomes the Nittany Lions’ highest position player chosen since Greg Vogel in 1976. via State College, PA – Penn State Baseball: Ben Heath Selected by [...]

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Junior catcher has turned himself into one of the most sought after catchers in the draft. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Following one of the best seasons in school history, Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) continues to receive serious attention heading into the Major League Baseball First-Year Draft which begins with the first [...]

Heath becomes Penn State’s first All-American since 2002 and first second-team honoree since Shawn Fagan in 2000. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Following a sensational junior season, Penn State baseball catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) was recognized on Thursday by being named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Second Team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Penn [...]

Penn State places a pitcher on the Academic All-America squad for second consecutive year. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State senior pitcher David Lutz (West Chester, Pa.) was named to ESPN The Magazine's Academic All-America® Third Team, as announced by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) on Tuesday. Lutz becomes the second Nittany Lion [...]

Nittany Lions place a pair on All-Conference and All-Freshman Teams. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following an action-packed 2010 season, three Penn State baseball players were honored with postseason Big Ten awards, as announced at the Big Ten banquet on Tuesday evening. Junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) was named First Team All-Big Ten while freshman outfielder [...]

Junior catcher a semifinalist for prestigious award named in honor of the former Cincinnati Reds great. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2010 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award delivered by Papa John’s Pizza, as announced by the Wichita Sports Commission on [...]

Penn State junior continues to climb the list of top catchers in the nation. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State junior catcher Ben Heath (Huntersville, N.C.) has moved up to No. 3 in the Rivals.com weekly college baseball power rankings. He jumped from sixth to third following a weekend which included his Penn State record-setting [...]

Graduate student leads the Nittany Lions in ERA and is the Penn State career appearance record-holder (78). UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – In a week filled of on-field accolades, Penn State baseball senior pitcher David Lutz (West Chester, Pa.) was honored for his work in the classroom by being named to ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District [...]