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Jake Paulick tabbed to Buster Posey Award Midseason Watchlist

WICHITA, Kan. – Northern Kentucky University Norse catcher Jake Paulick earned national recognition, as he was one of 50 catchers in the nation named to the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award Midseason Watchlist, announced by the Wichita Sports Commission on Wednesday. 
 
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Paulick, a redshirt junior out of Centerville, Ohio, has been enjoying a career-best season with the Norse, ranking as one of the Horizon League's top hitters. 

In 2026, Paulick has posted a .486 on-base percentage and 23 RBI, both marks that lead the conference. The Norse backstop has posted a 1.088 OPS, a .602 slugging percentage, 50 total bases, and 20 walks, all league leaders. Paulick has posted some memorable performances over the first half of the season, including a two-homer day against Eastern Kentucky, where he batted in six runs, another two-home run game against Morehead State, where he finished 2-3 with four runs, three RBI, and two walks, and a four-hit game against Oakland on March 21 where he batted in four runs.

He's led the Norse to a 13-13 overall record and a 6-3 start to Horizon League play, with the team currently sitting in second place in the standings. 

Paulick and the Norse are back in action on Thursday, kicking off the series with Wright State in Dayton.  

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Jake Paulick

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Players Mentioned

Jake Paulick

#27 Jake Paulick

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Redshirt Junior
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