Louisville starting centerfielder Levi Usher was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year by the conference. Usher becomes the second Cardinal to win the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award since it became an award. Cardinal Forever Devin Hairston won it in 2017 when the award was inaugurated.
𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
— Louisville Baseball (@LouisvilleBSB) May 23, 2022
Was there ever any doubt??#GoCards | @Ushman05 pic.twitter.com/SW23Cgp52I
Usher has been maybe the most stellar defensive outfielder in all of baseball for 2022. His speed and athleticism allowed him to cover tons of ground in centerfield and make highlight reel catches. He robbed numerous homers and extra base hits from opponents and helped Louisville win the ACC Atlantic Division. In 113 defensive chances, Usher committed only 2 errors. 2 errors the entire season while making spectacular and game-winning defensive plays is ridiculous.
Every game is a highlight reel. #GoCards | @Ushman05 pic.twitter.com/ZJt3FqetMH
— Louisville Baseball (@LouisvilleBSB) May 23, 2022
Usher will be one of the UofL players leading the Cards into the ACC Baseball Tournament where they hope to win it all and improve their standing heading into the NCAA Tournament. The Cards will need to have his defensive brilliance on full display if they hope to make it to the championship game.
