Connor Joe Named Semifinalist for Award
Published on May 28, 2014 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Duluth Huskies News Release
(Duluth, MN) Former Huskies catcherConnor Joe stood out on the field this year, and it's now up to the fans to decide how he will be rewarded. After being named the 2014 West Coast Conference Player of the Year, Joe is 1 of 21 semifinalists up for the national Golden Spikes Award, which is awarded to the best amateur player in the country.
Joe playedin Duluth in 2012, hitting at a .295 clip with three home runs, 24 RBI, and 15 doubles. He primarily played first baseat the University of San Diego duringthe 2014 season.
You can help Joe achieve this prestigious award by participating in the fan vote. Visit http://web.usabaseball.com/goldenspikes/vote.jsp to cast your vote. You can also show your support on social media with the#CoJoGoldenSpikes hashtag.
The Duluth Huskies are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including MLB All-Stars Max Scherzer (DET), Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYY), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League YouTube channel. For more information, visit www.duluthhuskies2.com.
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