CHICAGO – The midseason watch list for the 2026 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award Wednesday morning. Among the 50 catchers that were named, UIC baseball's Thomas Curry was recognized for his work on the diamond this season.

"He's a great student, he's a great defensive catcher, and he's done a great job for us offensively," head coach Sean McDermott said. "He embodies what we want our players to be about here at UIC. When you talk about the 2026 Buster Posey Award.... I think he would be well deserving for the impact he continues to make on and off the diamond at UIC."

The junior continues to make a steady impact for the Flames in his second season in the Windy City. He has played in all 26 games for UIC this season, penciled in as the catcher across 22 games.

In the batter's box, Curry leads with a .309 batting average among players averaging at least two plate appearances in 75 percent of games and has a team-leading 30 hits on the season for the Flames. He also ranks third in RBI (16), slugging percentage (.474) and is tied for third with two home runs in the season.

Defensively, Curry plays a pivotal role behind the dish, throwing out 10 base runners in the season so far with a 23.3 percent success rate. The junior has maintained a .989 fielding percentage, partaking in 180 chances, Curry has helped with 159 putouts, collecting 18 putout assists.

The Buster Posey (previously Johnny Bench) National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award semifinalists will be announced Wednesday, May 18 by the Wichita Sports Commission. The winner will later be awarded the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet.

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The Flames return to Missouri Valley Conference road play, when they travel to take on Indiana State (13-14, 4-2 MVC) in a three-game series beginning on Thursday. Game times can be found on our online schedule, with all listed in Central Time.

The entire series at Bob Warn Field will be streamed on ESPN+ with live stats available at UICFlames.com.

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