Carson Tinney, the Texas Longhorns’ standout catcher, has been crowned the Buster Posey National Catcher of the Week after a dominant three‑game series against Missouri.
A Performance That Redefined a Week
During the sweep Tinney batted .538, smashing three home runs, driving in ten runs and posting a 1.933 OPS that left opposing pitchers reeling.
He launched a 456‑foot grand slam, became the fifth Longhorn to reach 20 homers in a single season and logged his seventh career multi‑homer game, setting a new career‑high with six RBI in the finale.
Award Watch and Future Outlook
The accolade also earned him SEC Player of the Week and Perfect Game Co‑Player of the Week recognitions, while the College Baseball Foundation placed him among the semifinalists for the 2026 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award.
Tinney, now eyeing the historic first Buster Posey/Johnn Bench Award winner in Texas history, says the momentum will fuel his preparation for the upcoming season.
Coach and teammates alike praised Tinney’s composure and power, noting that his ability to reach base five times over the weekend underscores a rare blend of contact and clutch hitting.