SD State star Strasburg among 5 finalists for Golden Spikes Award

Strasburg among 5 finalists for Golden Spikes

DURHAM, N.C. — San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg is among five finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation’s top amateur baseball player.

North Carolina first baseman Dustin Ackley, Arizona State pitcher Mike Leake, Alabama outfielder Kent Matthes and Kansas State pitcher A.J. Morris joined Strasburg as finalists announced by USA Baseball.

The award will be presented July 14, the date of the All-Star game.