Brookdale Community College's Richard Kernan Earns Golden Glove Award

Lincroft, NJ - Brookdale Community College's, Richard Kernan, earned the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA DIII Golden Glove Award.

Following a tremendous year, Kernan, a sophomore this past season, received it for his play at first base. Brookdale made its first NJCAA DIII tournament since 2007 this year, with Kernan collecting a .993 fielding percentage and only committing two errors in 45 games. Kernan also hit .324 with 43 runs scored, 44 hits, 11 doubles, five home runs and 37 RBI's for a team that finished with a record of 41-11 overall.

"The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 25 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School and Youth."

"Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball Supplier and Batting Helmet of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball™ and the NCAA®, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation®."

Click the link below for more information about the award:

https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/2024-25/div3/gold_glove/index