Courtesy of Magnolia Morning, Magnolia Tribune
(Photo from Southern Miss Athletics)
Southern Miss senior second baseman Kyle Morrison has been named among the 48 semifinalists for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy presented by The Game Headwear.
This prestigious award in college baseball has been given to the top player based on two rounds of national voting by NCBWA members since 1987.
Morrison, who has played in all 51 games in his only season with Golden Eagles, holds a .311 batting average heading into the final regular season series against Georgia Southern. His offensive numbers also include 38 runs scored, 11 doubles, two triples, a team-high 14 home runs and 42 RBI. He also has been fielding at a .973 clip at his position. He is one of four Golden Eagles that has started in every game in 2026.
This is the 39th year of the Dick Howser Trophy, and the 2026 finalists will be announced on Thursday, June 4.