Manny Garza | Photo: Jim Dillon
Manny Garza | Photo: Jim Dillon
April 1, 2026

Manny Garza Named to Buster Posey Midseason Award Watch List

Tennessee Tech baseball catcher Manny Garza has been named one of 50 catchers on the Buster Posey Award midseason Watch List, as announced today by the organization.

By Jeff Bowe, TTU Athletics Media Relations

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech baseball catcher Manny Garza has been named one of 50 catchers on the Buster Posey Award midseason Watch List, as announced today by the organization.

Manny Garza joins the Buster Posey Award Watch List for the second time in the last three seasons after earning the selection in 2024 while at Rice. Garza has hit .288 (23x80) with five doubles, two home runs, and eight RBI over 26 games played this season.

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"Manny Garza exemplifies class. He's an incredible young man who makes any program or organization better the moment he walks through the door," said Head Coach Matt Bragga.

"He epitomizes what it means to be a catcher — a great leader who brings positivity, high energy, and constant encouragement. He has an A-plus understanding of the game and our pitching staff, and his motor never stops.

"Manny is an outstanding player both behind the plate and at the dish. Our Tennessee Tech program is fortunate to have him."

Garza, a standout offensively and defensively, has recorded 139 putouts, 21 assists, caught 13 runners stealing, and posted a 98.8 fielding percentage so far this season. He has made 164 total appearances over five seasons between Rice, ASU, and Tennessee Tech.

This season, he is second on the team in doubles, third on the team in slugging percentage (.425), tied for third in extra-base hits (7), and third on the team in batting average.

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The Golden Eagles open a three-game series against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Apr. 2 at 6 p.m. CT. The series has been moved up a day due to the Easter Holiday weekend. Games are scheduled for 6 p.m., 6 p.m., and 2 p.m. CT. on Thursday through Saturday on Quillen Field at Bush Stadium.

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