NCBWA 2017 Season News

Louisville’s Brendan McKay, arguably the top player to don the U of L red and black in its baseball history, is the 31st recipient of the Dick Howser Trophy, presented by The Game Headwear, as college baseball's Player of the Year. He also is the first Cardinals player to receive the Howser Trophy.

After leading Oregon State to one of the most dominating seasons in college baseball history, including a trip to the 2017 College World Series, Oregon State's Pat Casey has been named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association National Coach of the Year.

Cardinals' bullpen ace has 16 saves and a 1.77 ERA

Five relief aces up for 13th annual honor

Louisville's Ellis, Oregon State's Thompson honored

ACC, Pac-12, SEC each boast five bullpen aces

Pac-12 leads list of 59 with nine nominees