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Lawrence Named to Bench Award Watch List
3/9/2017 1:50:00 PM | Baseball
Murray State senior catcher Tyler Lawrence has been named to the Johnny Bench Award Watch List for the third straight season. The Bench Award is given annually to the top catcher in Division I baseball.
Lawrence, who is a three-time All-OVC honoree, is hitting .356 this season with four home runs and 15 RBIs. Lawrence has five games this season with multiple hits and has recorded two or more RBI in three contests. He is also one of just three Racers to have started in all 12 games so far this season.
Lawrence and the Racers return to action this weekend as they open OVC play at SIU Edwardsville. Game one of the conference slate is set for noon on Friday.
While Bench is remembered for his offense, he may have had the greatest impact behind the plate. He was the first receiver to use a protective helmet in the field, popularized catching one-handed and kept his throwing hand behind his back to protect it from foul tips.
Bench's career honors include: National League Rookie of the Year (1968); National League Most Valuable Player (1970, 1972); World Series Most Valuable Player (1976); 14-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner.
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Lawrence, who is a three-time All-OVC honoree, is hitting .356 this season with four home runs and 15 RBIs. Lawrence has five games this season with multiple hits and has recorded two or more RBI in three contests. He is also one of just three Racers to have started in all 12 games so far this season.
Lawrence and the Racers return to action this weekend as they open OVC play at SIU Edwardsville. Game one of the conference slate is set for noon on Friday.
While Bench is remembered for his offense, he may have had the greatest impact behind the plate. He was the first receiver to use a protective helmet in the field, popularized catching one-handed and kept his throwing hand behind his back to protect it from foul tips.
Bench's career honors include: National League Rookie of the Year (1968); National League Most Valuable Player (1970, 1972); World Series Most Valuable Player (1976); 14-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner.
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