The introductory and character building bat-and-ball program designed for use in physical education (P.E.) classes, will now be available to more than 2,000 elementary school students in Ibiuna, Brazil.
The participant is not eligible for a USA Baseball team or event this year.
18U National Team member Robert Hassell was named the Richard W. "Dick" Case Award winner, becoming the fourth 18U team alumnus to earn athlete of the year honors. Hassell started all nine games of the World Cup and led the 18U National Team in 10 offensive categories in 2019.
Women's National Team Manager Veronica Alvarez was named the Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year, becoming the first woman to earn the award in USA Baseball's history.
The Women's National Team finished the COPABE Women's Pan-American Championships with a perfect 7-0 record and a gold medal. The U.S. outscored its opponents 124-20 in the tournament, held a cumulative .500 batting average and hit a record 11 home runs.
Infielder Alex Hugo was named Sportswoman of the Year after earning MVP honors at the COPABE Women's Pan-American Championships. Hugo led the team with a .652 batting average, four home runs and a 1.391 slugging percentage while starting in every game in 2019.
The 2019 International Performance of the Year Award went to Alec Burleson thanks to his walk-off home run in Game 2 of the 43rd USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series.
The organization's first Service Provider of the Year award was given to Collegiate National Team Bullpen Coach Xan Barksdale for providing unparalleled service to the athletes by offering creative and engaging training.
2019 15U National Team Manager, Troy Cameron, was named the Developmental Coach of the Year after leading Team USA to its fourth consecutive World Baseball Softball Confederation U-15 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier gold medal.
Volunteer Coach of the Year was awarded to five-time World Series champion and three-time MLB All-Star Andy Pettitte following his work on the coaching staff at the inaugural Prospect Development Pipeline League.
Darren Fenster was named the first-ever Coach Educator of the Year due to his continued contribution to the USA Baseball Sport Development department. Fenster's FUNdamental Skills Friday assists coaches, parents and leagues in developing young players and improving their experience within the game of baseball.
