Dover, Del. (May 20, 2014) --- Delaware State University shortstop DJ Miller had added another item to his list of 2014 achievements. Miller has been named to the “Watch List” for the 2014 Gregg Olson Award. The award, presented by Toolshed Sports, honors college baseball's “Breakout Player-of-the-Year.”

The award is named after former Auburn Tiger star pitcher Gregg Olson, who became one of the top collegiate players in the nation after an initial season filled with only mixed success. Olson went on to become a two-time All American, first round draft pick, American League Rookie of the Year and major league All-Star. Like Olson, the players named to the 2014 watch list have elevated their game to an elite level and in many instances their team has mirrored their success as a direct result.

Miller, a 2014 All-MEAC First Team selection, is also a candidate for USA Baseball's Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur player in the country.

Miller is tops in the MEAC and eighth among all NCAA Division I players with a .405 batting average (as of May 18).  He's also tops in the MEAC (sixth in NCAA) in toughest to strikeout (21.6 ab); second in the conference doubles (0.33 pg); third in slugging percentage (0.576); and seventh in on-base percentage (0.449).

The Wilmington, Del., native has helped lead the Hornets to a Division I leading .331 team batting average and .431 on-base percentage this season.

Delaware State was 30-17 overall and captured its third straight MEAC North title this season.

Miller is one of two MEAC players on the 2014 Olsen watch list, joining Bethune-Cookman pitcher Montana Durapau.

Award semifinalists are slated to be named, Friday, May 30 at the start of NCAA Regional play and the finalists are scheduled to be announced on Friday, June 6 at the beginning of Super Regional action.

The winner of the 2014 Gregg Olson Award will be named in Omaha, Nebraska during the College World Series which is to be held this season at TD Ameritrade Park from June 14-June 24/25.