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KENNESAW, Ga. – Just one day after landing his third Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week Award, Kennesaw State catcher Max Pentecost has grabbed a spot on the Gregg Olson Award Watch List, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon.

The award is named after former Auburn Tiger star pitcher Gregg Olson, who became one of the top collegiate players in the nation after an initial season filled with only mixed success. Olson went on to become a two-time All American, first round draft pick, American League Rookie of the Year and MLB All Star. Like Olson, these players have elevated their game to an elite level and in many instances their team has mirrored their success as a direct result. 

Pentecost has put together one of the best offensive seasons in school history, hitting .421, putting him on pace to shatter the single-season KSU record, to go with his A-Sun leading 20 doubles, 53 RBIs and eight home runs.

Along with the Olson Award, the Winder, Georgia, native has also been named a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, handed out to the top collegiate catcher, and Golden Spikes Award, given to the top college player.

Initial nominations for the Olson Award were made by sports information/media contacts from schools across the country. The finalists and winner will be determined by an independent panel.

Semifinalists are slated to be named, Friday, May 30, at the start of NCAA Regional play and the finalists are scheduled to be announced on Friday, June 6, at the beginning of Super Regional action. The winner of the 2014 Gregg Olson Award will be named in Omaha, Nebraska during the College World Series which is to be held this season at TD Ameritrade Park from June 15-26. 

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For more information on how to purchase tickets, please call the KSU ticket office at 770-423-6957, or by visiting KSUOwls.com/tickets.

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