Kozeal Named to Gwynn Trophy Starting 9
WACO, Texas – Arkansas infielder Camden Kozeal is one of nine finalists for the second annual Tony Gwynn Trophy.
The Gwynn Trophy honors collegiate baseball student-athletes who are active in their community and represent their programs with integrity, while exceling in the classroom and on the field. The winner will be selected from the group of nine finalists, in a vote by NCBWA board members, select college baseball coaches and national media members.
Along with Kozeal, this year’s finalists include BYU pitcher Ahston Johnson, DBU infielder Chayton Krauss, Louisiana infielder Lee Amedee, LSU outfielder Chris Stanfield, the winner of the award in 2025, Louisville outfielder Zion Rose, Mississippi State outfielder Bryce Chance, Pitt outfielder Lorenzo Carrier and Toledo outfielder Troy Sudbrook.
On the diamond, the Omaha, Neb., native is slashing .297/.378/.609 with 16 doubles, one triple and 14 home runs to go along with 53 RBI and 117 total bases through 48 games played. Kozeal leads the Hogs in nearly every major offensive categories, including hits (57), doubles (16), RBI (53), total bases (117) multi-hit games (17) and multi-RBI games (17).
Defensively, Kozeal, who began the campaign at second base before moving to shortstop, has committed just six errors in 183 total chances (.967 fielding percentage) while assisting in turning a team-leading 26 double plays on the year. He is also one of 50 semifinalists for this season’s Brooks Wallace Award, honoring the country’s top shortstop.
Off the field, Kozeal, an avid outdoorsman and skilled fisherman, has dedicated time and resources to supporting wildlife and making a lasting impact on the environment. Through his NIL partnership with Two Rivers Fly Shop, he has used his platform and resources as a Razorback student-athlete to support environmental efforts across Northwest Arkansas, including conservation of the “Lake Norm” watershed located beyond the wall in right center at Baum-Walker Stadium.
In the classroom, Kozeal earned his degree in Communication from the University of Arkansas’ Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. For more information about the Tony Gwynn Trophy or NCBWA, visit www.ncbwa.com.
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