The Johnny Bench Award is given to the best catcher in the nation.  This year, it was awarded to Reese Atwood.

On Tuesday, Longhorns softball had a reason to celebrate as Reese Atwood made history. The Longhorn star became the first catcher in program history to win the Johnny Bench Award.

Atwood led the nation with 89 RBIs, the second-most in program history behind her own record of 90 set in 2024. She also hit .393 with 13 doubles, 41 walks, a .504 on-base percentage, an .822 ...

Atwood led Division I with 89 RBIs, one short of the program record she set in 2024. She batted .393 with 21 home runs, 13 doubles, 41 walks and an eye-popping 1.326 on-base plus slugging percentage.

Texas Longhorn junior-catcher Reese Atwood was named the winner of the 2025 Johnny Bench Award, which recognizes the best catcher nation. Atwood is the first player in program history to win this ...

SOFTBALL Reese Atwood wins Johnny Bench Award for nation's top catcher Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman Already one of the most productive hitters ever for Texas softball, rising senior catcher ...