Photo - Corky Peek
After the announcement was made in late June, Lyon County’s Brody Williams was officially recognized Tuesday as one of the two best catchers in Kentucky. Williams was formally presented the Johnny Bench Award during a ceremony at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
Williams finished his senior season in 2022 batting .530 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. He also had 16 doubles for the season. Defensively, Williams was among the top in the state at his position.
The Bench Awards honor:
Top male NCAA baseball catcher
Top female NCAA softball catcher
Top baseball and softball catchers from Ohio high schools
Top baseball and softball catchers from Kentucky high schools
Top baseball and softball catchers from Indiana high schools
Top baseball and softball catchers from West Virginia high schools
The award marks the second year that a Lyon County athlete has been a Bench Award recipient. Sydney Melton won one of the Kentucky softball awards in 2021.
