LSU Catcher Cade Arrambide Named To Buster Posey Award Midseason Watch List

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU sophomore catcher Cade Arrambide was named Wednesday to the Buster Posey Award Midseason Watch List.

The award is presented each season by the Wichita (Kan.) Sports Commission to the nation’s outstanding collegiate catcher.

Arrambide, a product of Tomball, Texas, is hitting .259 this season with five doubles, four homers, 16 RBI and 19 runs scored. He has a .981 fielding percentage behind the plate, and he had thrown out three baserunners attempting to steal.

He was named to the Live Like Lou College Classic All-Tournament team on February 22 after hitting .400 (4-for-10) in three games with one double, two homers, four RBI, four runs, four walks and a .600 on-base percentage.

Last season as a true freshman, Arrambide contributed to LSU’s drive to the National Championship by appearing in 36 games (19 starts), batting .242 (15-for-62) with three doubles, four homers, 14 RBI and 11 runs.

(Release via LSU Athletics)