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Schubart, McLain and Brockett are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending May 5. Oklahoma State sophomore outfielder/first baseman Nolan Schubart and Arizona State redshirt sophomore outfielder Nick McLain were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Nebraska junior left-handed pitcher Jackson Brockett was named National Pitcher of the Week. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.

Moore, Yesavage are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Month

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has named its Dick Howser Trophy Players of the Month for April, presented by The Game Headwear, tabbing Tennessee infielder Christian Moore as the Hitter of the Month and East Carolina’s Trey Yesavage as the National Pitcher of the Month.

Benge, Mathis and May are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 28. Oklahoma State sophomore outfielder/RHP Carson Benge and Charleston junior first baseman Cole Mathis were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Oregon State junior right-handed pitcher Aiden May was named National Pitcher of the Week.

FIU's Becerra, Oregon's Walsh and LSU's Jump are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 21. FIU senior outfielder Armando Becerra and Oregon junior first baseman/outfielder Jacob Walsh were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while LSU redshirt sophomore left-handed pitcher Gage Jump was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Georgia's Condon, Texas A&M's Cortez are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 14. Georgia redshirt sophomore third baseman Charlie Condon was named National Hitter of the Week, while Texas A&M junior right-handed pitcher Chris Cortez was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Wake Forest's Kurtz, Nebraska's Sears are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 7. Wake Forest junior infielder Nick Kurtz was named National Hitter of the Week, while Nebraska senior right-handed pitcher Brett Sears was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Bazzana, Smith are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Month

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has named its Dick Howser Trophy Players of the Month for March, presented by The Game Headwear, tabbing Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana its National Hitter of the Month and Arkansas left-hander Hagen Smith its National Pitcher of the Month.

UNC's Harber, Washington State's Taylor are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 31. North Carolina senior first baseman Parks Harber was named National Hitter of the Week, while Washington State senior right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Clemson's Wright, TCU's Tolle are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 24. Clemson senior infielder Blake Wright was named National Hitter of the Week, while TCU junior left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Morehead State's Kuntz, Florida's Neely are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 10. Morehead State senior designated hitter Roman Kuntz named National Hitter of the Week, while Florida junior right-handed pitcher Brandon Neely was named National Pitcher of the Week

USF's Boser, Wake Forest's Burns are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 10. USF junior infielder Bobby Boser was named National Hitter of the Week, while Wake Forest junior right-hander Chase Burns was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Columbia's Cooper, Winthrop's Huge are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 3. Columbia senior first baseman Jack Cooper was named National Hitter of the Week, while Winthrop senior left-handed pitcher Riley Huge was named National Pitcher of the Week. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.

Condon, Holman are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Month

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has named its Dick Howser Trophy Players of the Month for February, presented by The Game Headwear, tabbing Georgia third baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon as its National Hitter of the Month and LSU right-hander Luke Holman as National Pitcher of the Month.

USC-Upstate's Rinehart, Arkansas' Smith are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending Feb. 25. USC Upstate junior outfielder Jace Rinehart was named National Hitter of the Week, while Arkansas junior left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith was named National Pitcher of the Week.

Santa Clara's Berring, Florida State's Leiter are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Week

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending Feb. 18. Santa Clara senior outfielder JonJon Berring was named National Hitter of the Week, while Florida State sophomore right-handed pitcher Cam Leiter named National Pitcher of the Week

LSU (54-17) tops final NCBWA Division I Poll

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 25th year with its 2023 weekly surveys. LSU was selected as preseason No. 1 by NCBWA pollsters and maintained that status for four months before Wake Forest (the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Championship) gained the No. 1 slot on May 8. The Tigers (54-17) overall then outlasted runner-up Florida 4-3 (11 innings) and 18-4 in Games 1 and 3 of the championship round of the NCAA World Series on June 24 and 26, while falling 24-4 in the middle game of that hard-fought trio. The Gators finished with an identical 54-17 overall mark with LSU.

NCBWA announces 2023 Division I All-America Teams

With some of nation’s most talented NCAA Division I players featured, the 2023 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s 23rd Annual All-America first, second and third teams were revealed Wednesday. There are 21 different conferences and 18 conference championship squads represented among the ’23 honorees. The three All-America squads are also made up of 12 conference players or co-players of the year, 14 conference pitchers of the year and two conference relief pitchers of the year.

Wake Forest (50-10) tops NCBWA Division I Poll

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 25th year with its 2023 weekly surveys. Wake Forest remained at No. 1 for the fourth week in succession after LSU topped the poll for the first 12 Division I surveys this spring and is seeded No. 1 for the NCAA Championship. 

Rios, Fenlong are Dick Howser Trophy National Players of the Month

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has named its Dick Howser Trophy Players of the Month for May, presented by The Game Headwear, tabbing Stanford outfielder/catcher Alberto Rios its national player of the month and Indiana State’s Connor Fenlong its national pitcher of the month.

Wake Forest (47-10) tops NCBWA Division I Poll

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 25th year with its 2023 weekly surveys. Wake Forest remained at No. 1 for the second week in a row after LSU ruled the roost for the first 12 Division I surveys this spring. Arkansas is ranked second for the first time in ’23.