DALLAS – The Dick Howser Trophy Committee, in conjunction with the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, named Coastal Carolina RHP Jacob Morrison as one of 67 semifinalists for the 2025 Dick Howser Trophy presented by The Game Headwear. 
 
This prestigious award in college baseball has been given to the top player based on two rounds of national voting by NCBWA members since 1987. This is the 38th year of the Dick Howser Trophy and the 2025 finalists will be announced on Thursday, June 7.
 
Morrison, the reigning Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week, emerged as the ace of the SBC's best pitching staff. After starting the campaign as the Chants midweek hurler, he moved into the Friday-night slot for league play and hasn't looked back, recording a 7-0 record in starts with a 1.54 ERA in conference games.  Morrison also ranks in the top-5 nationally in WHIP and ERA across all games, finishing 9-0 overall with a 1.84 ERA, an SBC best, and 74 strikeouts in 73.1 innings.
 
The Dick Howser Trophy, presented by The Game Headwear, is given in memory of the former Florida State University All-America shortstop and major league player and manager who died of brain cancer in 1987. The trophy is regarded as baseball's most prestigious award. Criteria for consideration of the trophy include performance on the field, leadership, moral character and courage – all qualities that were exemplified by Dick Howser's life.
 
UP NEXT: Morrison and the Chanticleers close out the regular season this weekend at Old Dominion. The Chants and Monarchs square off in a Thursday-Saturday series at War Memorial Stadium. Thursday's game starts at 6 p.m. ET with Friday's contest at 3 p.m. and Saturday's finale at 1 p.m. All three games will air on ESPN+ and fans can tune into the Chanticleer Sports Network or listen via the Chanticleer Mobile App.