Two Miami Hurricanes Tabbed on Midseason Watch Lists As Baseball Team Heats Up
The Miami Hurricanes have won eight of their last nine games and have remained undefeated during midweek play, but some Canes have also earned some honors for this up-and-down season.
First, Miami freshman Dylan Dubovik has been named to Baseball America’s Midseason Freshman of the Year Watch List, the publication announced Wednesday.
Dubovik has appeared in 24 games this season. The star freshman has 19 starts, while batting .321 with 17 runs scored and 25 hits. He has recorded four doubles, five home runs, and 21 RBIs, totaling 44 bases with a .564 slugging percentage. He has also drawn five walks and stolen three bases.
The Coral Springs, Fla., native has delivered several standout performances this season, including a five-hit effort against Lafayette on Feb. 22, where he went 5-for-6 with two doubles and two RBIs. He also turned in a three-hit game against Boston College on March 6, driving in four runs and recording six total bases.
Baseball America’s midseason watch lists are based primarily on in-season production, along with prospect status, feedback from professional evaluators and level of competition. Four finalists for each award will be announced May 27.
Full Baseball America’s Midseason Freshman of the Year Watch List:
Cam Appenzeller, LHP, Tennessee
Sam Cozart, RHP, Texas
Dylan Dubovik, OF, Miami
Linkin Garcia, 3B, Texas Tech
Caden Glauber, RHP, North Carolina
Rett Johnson, OF, NC State
Rosnell Lewis, OF, Delaware State
Josiah Overbeek, 1B/RHP, Army
Jett Kenady, SS, Cal
Angel Laya, OF, Oregon
Nico Partida, 3B, Texas A&M
Sawyer Pruitt, RHP, Louisiana
Michael Senay, RHP, South Florida
Teddy Tokheim, OF, Stanford
Brody Trosclair, LHP, Northwestern State
Love Sosa
Miami catcher Alex Sosa has been named to the Buster Posey Award Midseason Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top catcher.
In 29 games, Sosa has batted .346 with 38 runs scored, 37 hits, and nine home runs. He has driven in 34 runs and totaled 77 bases, posting a .720 slugging percentage and a 1.478 OPS.
Behind the plate, Sosa has been equally impactful, committing just two errors across 214 chances for a .991 fielding percentage while also throwing out five runners.
Sosa is third in home runs and commands the plate with ease. His relationships with the Canes pitchers continue to grow, as well as his leadership on the team. Actively coaching up younger players.
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