The College Baseball Foundation was formed in 2004 in
Lubbock, Texas as a
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
, with the dual aims of awarding the
Brooks Wallace Award
The Brooks Wallace Award is an award given by the College Baseball Foundation (CBF) to the best college baseball shortstop of the year. The award has been given annually since 2004. Until 2008 the award was presented to the nation's most outstandi ...
, and creating the
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is an institution operated by the College Baseball Foundation serving as the central point for the study of the history of college baseball in the United States. In partnership with the Southwest Collect ...
. The organization also annually presents several other college baseball awards including: the
John Olerud Award
The John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award (known colloquially as the John Olerud Award) is a college baseball award given to the best two-way player of the season. The award is named after former Washington State Cougars All-American pitch ...
, National Collegiate Umpire Award, Pitcher of the Year Award, and Skip Bertman Award.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
The
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
The National College Baseball Hall of Fame is an institution operated by the College Baseball Foundation serving as the central point for the study of the history of college baseball in the United States. In partnership with the Southwest Collect ...
was created in 2004 by the College Baseball Foundation, and inducted its first class in 2006. The yet-to-be built facility will be named after former
United States President
The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United Stat ...
George H. W. Bush who captained the
Yale Bulldogs baseball team, and as a left-handed
first baseman
A first baseman, abbreviated 1B, is the player on a baseball or softball team who fields the area nearest first base, the first of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run. The first baseman is responsible for the majori ...
, played in the first two
College World Series
The College World Series (CWS), officially the NCAA Men's College World Series (MCWS), is an annual baseball tournament held in June in Omaha, Nebraska. The MCWS is the culmination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divisi ...
. As of January 2013, the Foundation had raised approximately $7 million of the $13 million goal, after receiving a $5 million grant from the
Moody Foundation
The Moody Foundation is a charitable foundation incorporated in Texas and based in the island city of Galveston. It was chartered in 1942 by William Lewis Moody Jr. and his wife Libbie Rice Shearn Moody ''"to benefit, in perpetuity, present and ...
.
Awards
Brooks Wallace Award
Named after former
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Lady Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas. The women's basketball team uses the name Lady Raiders, while the school's other women's teams use the "Red Raider ...
shortstop and assistant coach
Brooks Wallace, since 2009, this award is given annually to the best collegiate shortstop. From 2004 to 2008, the award was given to the most outstanding player.
John Olerud Award
Named after former
Washington State Cougars
The Washington State Cougars (known informally as the Cougs) are the athletic teams that represent Washington State University. Located in Pullman, Washington, WSU is a member of the Pac-12 Conference in NCAA Division I. The athletic program com ...
pitcher and first baseman
John Olerud, since 2010, this award is given annually to the best collegiate two-way player.
Pitcher of the Year Award
Since 2009, this award is given annually to the best collegiate pitcher. From 2004 to 2008, the
Roger Clemens Award, was given to the best collegiate pitcher by the Greater Houston Baseball Association.
Stopper of the Year Award
This award is presented to the best collegiate relief pitcher, by the NCBWA.
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College Baseball HoF website
click on "Awards." Accessed 2016-10-17.
Skip Bertman Award
Named after former
LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers are the athletic teams representing Louisiana State University (LSU), a state university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes in NCAA Division I, Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Associat ...
head coach
Skip Bertman
Stanley "Skip" Bertman (born May 23, 1938) is a former college baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). He led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Confer ...
, since 2013, this award is given annually to the best collegiate head coach.
The inaugural award was given to head coach
Mike Dickson at
Gloucester County College, a Division III member of the
National Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), founded in 1938, is the governing association of community college, state college and junior college athletics throughout the United States. Currently the NJCAA holds 24 separate regions ...
(NJCAA).
National Collegiate Umpire Award
This award is presented to a collegiate umpire.
2012—Rich Fetchiet
2013—Dale Williams (Pac-8/Pac-10)
2014—Hank Rountree
2015—John Magnusson (SEC)
2019—Jon Bible
George H.W. Bush Distinguished Alumnus Award
This award is presented to a college-athlete alumnus.
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See also
*List of college baseball awards
There are a number of national college baseball awards given each year. Here are the most prominent:
Team championships
* College World Series championship (NCAA Division I)
*NCAA Division II championship
*NCAA Division III championship
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References
External links
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
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Baseball in Lubbock, Texas
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
College baseball in the United States
Organizations based in Lubbock, Texas
Sports organizations established in 2003