Additions to the program for the upcoming season emphasize the need for pitchers of all ages to systematically build up their preparation for game competition following a reduced workload in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The participant is not eligible for a USA Baseball team or event this year.
The 2017 Professional National Team alum picked up his eighth consecutive Gold Glove Award and fourth consecutive Platinum Glove Award in 2020. Arenado's eight-year streak is the longest among active players and third-longest among third basemen in MLB history.
The 2009 Collegiate National Team alum was named to the All-MLB First Team and earned his first Cy Young Award after leading the National League in ERA (1.73), ERA+ (276), WHIP (0.79), opponents’ average (.159) and shutouts (2). He ranked second in strikeouts (100) and strikeouts per nine innings (12.3).
The two-time Collegiate National Team alum was named to the All-MLB Second Team after going 7-3 on the mound, collecting 94 strikeouts, and recording a 2.84 ERA in 2020. Cole was named to the first-ever All-MLB First Team in 2019.
The two-time Collegiate National Team alum was named to the 2020 All-MLB Second Team after accumulating 31 RBIs, 65 hits, and a .322 batting average. Conforto also recorded nine home runs throughout the shortened season.
The 2009 14U National Team alum earned his first career Gold Glove Award in 2020. Crawford put together a 6 DRS campaign, ranking second-best among American League shortstops this past season.
The 2011 Professional National Team alum took home the Silver Slugger Award after a breakout 2020 season. D'Arnaud, held a .321 batting average with a .919 OPS while collecting nine home runs and 34 RBIs along the way.
The 2005 16U and 2006 18U National Team alum was named the 2020 National League MVP after leading MLB in runs (51), finishing 2nd in MLB in OPS (1.102) and 2nd in the NL in average (.341), OBP (.462) and slugging (.640). He also picked up his second Silver Slugger Award, earned the 2020 Hank Aaron Award, and was named to the All-MLB First Team.
The 2011 18U National Team alum put together the best defensive season of his career in 2020 to earn his first Gold Glove Award. Gallo led all outfielders and ranked second in all of MLB with 12 defensive runs saved.
The 2004 Collegiate National Team alum picked up both a Gold and Platinum Glove Award in the final season of his career. It was the fourth Gold Glove Award in a row and eighth overall for Gordon and the second Platinum Glove Award of his career.
The 2014 18U National Team alum earned his first Gold Glove Award after pacing all National League center fielders with 7 DRS. Grisham also ranked fourth overall in outs above average (6) in his debut season for the Padres.
The 2005 18U National Team alum was named to the All-MLB Second Team after going 6-2 on the mound and putting together a 2.16 ERA. In just over 58 innings, Kershaw recorded 62 strikeouts en route to his first World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 2009 18U National Team alum picked up the first Silver Slugger Award of his career and was named to the All-MLB First Team for the first time after the 2020 season. Machado's resume consisted of batting .304 with 16 homers, 47 RBIs, six stolen bases and a .950 OPS while playing in all 60 games for the Padres.
The 2010 16U National Team alum was named to the All-MLB First Team after being named World Series MVP. Seager won the award unanimously after recording a .400/.556/.700 slash line with two home runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game championship series win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 2010 Professional National Team alum was named to the All-MLB First Team following the 2020 season. With 56 hits, 17 home runs and a .281 batting average, Trout became only the second player in MLB history to earn a spot on the First Team for the second year in a row.
The 2016 Collegiate National Team alum picked up the first Gold Glove of his career following the 2020 season. White led all American League first basemen with seven defensive runs saved -- two more than any other AL player at the position.
The 2009 Collegiate National Team alum secured his second Gold Glove Award in as many years in 2020. Wong's stellar defense helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to second place in their division and a berth in the National League Wild Card Series.
