BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford junior first baseman Jackson Harris has been named one of just three finalists at his position for the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings Division I Gold Glove Award, the association announced Monday afternoon.
 
The finalists at first base include Harris, Mulivai Levu of UCLA and Erik Paulsen of North Carolina. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove winners in all divisions will be announced on Wednesday, June 17 via X by Rawlings Sporting Goods (@RawlingsSports).
 
In 364 chances at first base this season, Harris had 329 putouts and 33 assists, committing just two errors. He was a part of 25 double plays throughout the season and had a .995 fielding percentage.
 
The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007 and are presented annually to the top defensive players from each division of collegiate and high school baseball.
 
Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 41 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
 
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