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Roberts Named to Pair of National Award Watch Lists

LUBBOCK, Texas – For the second consecutive year, VMI shortstop/pitcher Sam Roberts was named to the watch lists for both the Brooks Wallace Award and the John Olerud Award, as announced by the College Baseball Hall of Fame in the overnight hours Monday.

Roberts (Prince George, Va.) was recognized along with 25 other players on each list, but was the only player named to both. He is also the only Big South player named to either list.

The Olerud Award, named after former major leaguer and University of Washington star John Olerud, recognizes the best two-way player in America, while the Wallace Award was created to honor college baseball's top shortstop. The winners will be chosen from among the watch lists, and will be recognized July 3 in Lubbock, Texas.

In VMI's last game, May 1 at Coastal Carolina, Roberts broke the all-time VMI hit record with a leadoff single. He now holds both the career hits and runs scored marks, is tied for the lead in career walks and is within 10 of taking the career RBI lead. He also has four saves on the mound, and ranks in the program's career top-10 in that category as well.

Roberts and his teammates will return to action May 11, when the Keydets play host to Longwood at Gray-Minor Stadium. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Sam Roberts

#4 Sam Roberts

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Players Mentioned

Sam Roberts

#4 Sam Roberts

6' 1"
Senior
L/R
IF/OF/P