The Golden Spikes Award will be won by an SEC player.

That’s no guess, it’s a lock based on the finalists for the award.

The finalists for the 2021 Golden Spikes Award were just announced and all three players selected hail from the nation’s best conference.

Kevin Kopps of Arkansas was one selection while Vanderbilt teammates Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker were the other selections for the award.

“USA Baseball is thrilled to name Kevin Kopps, Jack Leiter, and Kumar Rocker the finalists for the 2021 Golden Spikes Award,” said Paul Seiler, USA Baseball Executive Director and CEO. “These three athletes have not only put together incredible seasons for their respective schools on the field, but have also proven to be truly worthy honorees of this recognition off the field as well. We look forward to celebrating this well-deserved accolade with each of them and welcoming them into a tremendous fraternity of Golden Spikes Award winners”

The last time an SEC player won the award came back in 2015 when Andrew Benintendi of Arkansas was selected as the winner.