April 18, 2008

Official NCBWA Release

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Sophomore Jeremy Nowak (Cheektowaga, N.Y.) was one of 45 relief pitchers included on the midseason watch list for the fourth annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award, the association announced Thursday. The award is given to the top relief pitcher in Division I college baseball.

Nowak is 3-1 with a 1.40 ERA in 12 appearances and his six saves ranks 25th in the nation. The sophomore right-hander has not allowed an earned run over his last seven appearances which spans 15.0 innings.

The watch list was compiled from nominations submitted by sports information contacts and conference media relations offices nationwide. At the conclusion of regular season competition, the NCAA Division I saves leader and four other relief pitching standouts will be selected as the finalists for the award and announced May 28 prior to the start of NCAA regional competition. The winner of the 2008 Stopper of the Year Award will be selected by the NCBWA's All-America Committee and announced Wednesday, June 4, two days before NCAA Super Regional play begins.

The Seawolves return to action on Friday, traveling to take on Vermont. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.