Baseball's Kerry Named to Stopper of the Year Watch List
The sophomore was named a Freshman All-American by four organizations last season.
GREENVILLE, N.C. – University of South Carolina sophomore pitcher Brett Kerry has been named to the 2020 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List, it was announced this afternoon (Monday, Feb. 10). Kerry is one of 70 relievers on the initial list, which is given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA baseball.
Kerry was named a Freshman All-American by D1Baseball, Collegiate Baseball, Perfect Game and the NCBWA. Kerry also earned Freshman All-SEC honors after going 4-1 with a 2.62 ERA while recording seven saves in 22 appearances, including two starts. He held opponents to a .200 batting average and had 65 strikeouts in 58.1 innings pitched. In the SEC, Kerry was 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA with four saves and 39 strikeouts in 42.2 innings. The freshman helped the Gamecocks get into the SEC Tournament after striking out four and allowing just five hits and two runs in 6.1 innings in a win over No. 5 Mississippi State.
Kerry and the Gamecocks will open the 2020 season this Friday (Feb. 14) against Holy Cross. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.
