Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) shows off the ball after tagging Arizona State runner Andrew Shaps (16) out on a tag from third on a fly ball to right field foul territory to end the top of the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Name: Cesar Salazar 

Sport: Baseball 

Why he won: Salazar is known as one of the best defensive catchers in college baseball. He also has a big impact offensively, as he is batting .288 with nine doubles and 22 RBIs. 

Other nominees: Blair Bish (swimming), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (football), Allonzo Trier (men's basketball). 


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