Some things need to happen, but once again, the West Virginia Mountaineers are in the mix to win the Big 12 Conference regular season title. A big reason they are in the position they are is because of the stellar contributions of starting pitcher Maxx Yehl and catcher/second baseman Gavin Kelly. On Thursday, both Yehl and Kelly were named semifinalists for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, which is essentially the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy in college football. The finalists for the award will be announced on June 4th, and the winner will be revealed on June 12th in Omaha. What a bounce back year for Yehl WVU Athletics Communications Yehl missed the entire 2025 season after having to undergo Tommy John surgery. In 12 starts this season, he has pitched to the tune of a Big 12-leading 2.04 ERA, picking up seven wins and just one loss. Over his 66.1 innings pitched, he has punched out 79 batters while walking just 19. Hitters have combined for a .228 average against him.…