WICHITA, Kan. - George Mason junior reliever Chris O'Grady has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2012 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.

O'Grady is one of 45 players named to the midseason watch list, which goes to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball. You can view the complete list here.

Appearing in 17 games out of the bullpen this season, O'Grady has compiled a 1-0 record with a CAA-best 10 saves (T-5th nationally) and 0.36 ERA. In 24.2 innings of work he has given up just one run on 12 hits and has struck out 35. Opposing hitters are batting just .146 against O'Grady.

O'Grady has pitched in 44 games in his career, with 28 of those appearances coming in relief, and has a 7-4 record with 11 saves. He has thrown 140.2 innings in his collegiate career and has allowed 145 hits while striking out 140.

Nominations for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award were made by baseball sports information/media relations contacts around the country. At the conclusion of the regular season, the Division I national saves leader and four other relief pitching standouts will be selected as finalists and released Wednesday, June 6, prior to start of the NCAA Super Regional tournament competition.

The NCBWA's All-America committee will select the winner, with this year's recipient to be announced during the 2012 College World Series.

O'Grady and the Patriots are back in action this weekend hosting Old Dominion. The weekend series begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, and continues on Saturday at 2:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm.