Former Waterloo Buck and Dallas Baptist University senior Jason Krizan has been named a semifinalist for the 2011 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award. Jason Kritzan played for the Waterloo Bucks in 2009 (0.293 AVG, 37 G, 41 H) and is one of 30 semifinalists for the award, which is considered the "Heisman Trophy of College Baseball."

The 2011 season marks the 34th consecutive year that the award has been presented to the nation’s top amateur baseball player.

Fans are able to vote on the 2011 GSA by visiting GoldenSpikesAward.com and selecting their favorite amateur player. GoldenSpikesAward.com will once again be the online home for the award. The website features content, including news, voting history, past winner photo galleries, and photographs and video highlights for the 2011 semifinalists.

Come out to the renovated Riverfront Stadium to watch your Waterloo Bucks and even more upcoming college talent. The next home game is Tuesday, June 7 at 6:35 pm vs. the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Gates will open at 5:30. Hope to see you at the ballpark!