USA Baseball officially retired Major Stephen Reich's No. 20 jersey on July 23, 2006. Reich was one of the finest pitchers to ever pass through the U.S. Military Academy, and during the summer of 1993 he was a member of the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that competed in the World University Games. His time with USA Baseball was highlighted by his selection to carry the flag for the entire USA delegation at the Games. From 1996-2005 Reich served his country as part of the U.S. Military in Germany, Hungary, Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Korea. In June 2005, Reich and 15 other service members were killed in Afghanistan when their MH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down by enemy fire while on a rescue mission.
Awards and Honors
Teams and players recognized by USA Baseball, United States Olympic Committee and International Baseball FederationUSA Baseball Retired Numbers
On May 8, 1999, former Oakland Athletic and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire became the first alum of a USA Baseball program to have his jersey number retired by the organization. McGwire wore jersey No. 41 when he played for the 1984 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team that captured the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Calif. For the summer, he helped lead the team to a 31-5-1 record, batting .359 with a team-leading 13 doubles. He also swatted six home runs and drove in 26 runs for Team USA.
On April 15, 1997, Jackie Robinson's jersey number, 42, was retired throughout Major League Baseball, the first time any jersey number had been retired throughout one of the four major American sports leagues. Under the terms of the retirement, a grandfather clause allowed the handful of players who wore number 42 to continue doing so in tribute to Robinson, until such time as they subsequently changed teams or jersey numbers. The Yankees' Mariano Rivera, who retired at the end of the 2013 season, was the last player in Major League Baseball to wear jersey number 42 on a regular basis.
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Richard W. "Dick" Case Award
Beginning in 2003, the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award was renamed the Richard W. "Dick" Case Award. The award annually recognizes USA Baseball's top player while honoring the memory of the organization's founding Executive Director/CEO.
YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM |
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2023 | Trea Turner | World Baseball Classic Team |
2023 | Tyler Early | 12U National Team |
2022 | Bryce Eldridge | 18U National Team |
2021 | Tyler Austin | Olympic Team |
2019 | Robert Hassell | 18U National Team |
2018 | Adley Rutschman | Collegiate National Team |
2017 | Triston Casas | 18U National Team |
2016 | Ricky Tyler Thomas | Collegiate National Team |
2015 | Justyn-Henry Malloy | 15U National Team |
2014 | Brice Turang | 15U National Team |
2013 | Carlos Rodón | Collegiate National Team |
2012 | Reese McGuire | 18U National Team |
2011 | Albert Almora | 18U National Team |
2010 | Alex Bregman | 16U National Team |
2009 | Justin Smoak | Professional National Team |
2008 | Stephen Strasburg | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
2007 | Jayson Nix | Professional National Team |
2006 | J.P. Arencibia | Collegiate National Team |
2005 | Ryan Zimmerman | Collegiate National Team |
2004 | Ryan Shealy | Professional National Team |
2003 | Huston Street | Collegiate National Team |
USA Baseball Player of the Year
The USA Baseball Player of the Year Award was given to the athlete who was not only an outstanding player on the field, but exemplified sportsmanship and love of the game as well. The award was first presented in 1984.
YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM |
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2002 | Michael Aubrey | Collegiate National Team |
2001 | Orlando Hudson | Professional National Team |
2000 | Ben Sheets | Olympic Team |
1999 | Dan Wheeler | Professional National Team |
1998 | Pat Burrell | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1997 | J.D. Drew | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1996 | Travis Lee | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
1995 | Mark Kotsay | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1994 | Jason Varitek | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1993 | Darren Dreifort | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1992 | Phil Nevin | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
1991 | Mike Kelly | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1990 | Alex Fernandez | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1989 | Ben McDonald | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1988 | Robin Ventura | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
1987 | Jim Abbott | Collegiate National and Pan American Games Teams |
1986 | Mike Loynd | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1985 | Will Clark | Golden Spikes Award winner |
1984 | Oddibe McDowell | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
USA Baseball International Performance of the Year
The USA Baseball International Performance of the Year award recognizes the athlete who authors the greatest single-game performance on an international stage while wearing the Team USA uniform in a given year. The annual award was first presented in 2009.
Year | Player | Team | Performance |
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2023 | Charlie Condon | Collegiate National Team | Walk-off two-run 1B to secure five-game sweep in 20th USA vs. Chinese Taipei International Friendly Series |
2022 | Christian Rodriguez | 18U National Team | Struck out seven in five shutout relief innings to help beat Japan and clinch a spot in WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup title game |
2021 | Todd Frazier | Olympic Qualifying Team | 4-for-4, two-run home run in Team USA's victory over Venezuela to clinch a Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games berth |
2019 | Alec Burleson | Collegiate National Team | Walk-off solo home run in Game 2 of the 43rd USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series |
2018 | Bobby Witt Jr. | 18U National Team | Hit for a natural cycle (1B, 2B, 3B, HR) (2018 COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships gold medal game) |
2017 | Josh Atomancyzyk | 12U National Team | W, 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
2017 | Marcus Stroman | World Baseball Classic Team | W, 6.1 IP, 1 H, 3K (World Baseball Classic final) |
2016 | Hans Crouse | 18U National Team | W, 7 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 11 K |
2015 | Ryan Hendrick, Tanner Hauck, Chris Okey and A.J. Puk | Collegiate National Team | Combined to no-hit the Cuban National Team for the first time in its history |
2014 | James Kaprielian | Collegiate National Team | W, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 12 K |
2013 | Brady Aiken | 18U National Team | W, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K |
2012 | Jonathon Crawford | Collegiate National Team | W, 6.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K |
2011 | Keegan Thompson | 16U National Team | W, 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 12 K - 4-for-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBIs |
2010 | Chris Archer | Professional National Team | W, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 K |
2009 | Jameson Taillon | 18U National Team | W, 7.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 16 K (U.S. 18U Pan American single-game record) |
USA Baseball Team of the Year
The USA Baseball Team of the Year is one whose success reaches far beyond the medal it wins. It is a team that teaches the game of baseball wherever it goes. The annual award was first presented in 1996.
YEAR | TEAM |
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2023 | 12U National Team (World Cup) |
2022 | 12U National Team |
2021 | Olympic Team |
2019 | Women's National Team |
2018 | 15U National Team |
2017 | World Baseball Classic Team |
2016 | Collegiate National Team |
2015 | Women's National Team |
2014 | 18U National Team |
2013 | 18U National Team |
2012 | 18U National Team |
2011 | 16U National Team |
2010 | 16U National Team |
2009 | Professional National Team |
2008 | Collegiate National Team |
2007 | Professional National Team |
2006 | Professional National Team |
2005 | Professional National Team |
2004 | Collegiate National Team |
2003 | Collegiate National Team |
2002 | Collegiate National Team |
2001 | 16U National Team |
2000 | Olympic Team |
1999 | Professional National Team |
1998 | 16U National Team |
1997 | 18U National Team |
1996 | Olympic Team |
USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year
Presented annually in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year award is given to the National Team manager or coach who expects excellence out of his players. A coach who not only strives for his players to succeed but to become better human beings as well. The award was first presented in 1996.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Mark DeRosa | World Baseball Classic Team |
2022 | Denny Hocking | 18U National Team |
2021 | Mike Scioscia | Olympic Team |
2019 | Veronica Alvarez | Women's National Team |
2018 | Paul Mainieri | Collegiate National Team |
2017 | Jim Leyland | World Baseball Classic Team |
2016 | George Horton | Collegiate National Team |
2015 | Willie Randolph | Professional National Team |
2014 | Andy Stankiewicz | 18U National Team |
2013 | Rob Cooper | 18U National Team |
2012 | Scott Brosius | 18U National Team |
2011 | Scott Brosius | 18U National Team |
2010 | Eric Kibler | 16U National Team |
2009 | Eddie Rodriguez | Professional National Team |
2008 | Rob Walton | Collegiate National Team |
2007 | Davey Johnson | Professional National Team |
2006 | Davey Johnson | Professional National Team |
2005 | Davey Johnson | Professional National Team |
2004 | Marty Scott | Women's National Team |
2003 | Ray Tanner | Collegiate National Team |
2002 | Lelo Prado | Collegiate National Team |
2001 | Pat McMahon | Collegiate National Team |
2000 | Mike Gillespie | Collegiate National Team |
2000 | Tommy Lasorda* | Olympic Team |
1999 | Mark Johnson | Collegiate National Team |
1998 | Ron Polk | Collegiate National Team |
1997 | Bob Milano | Collegiate National Team |
1996 | Skip Bertman | Collegiate National and Olympic Teams |
USA Baseball Developmental Coach of the Year
Presented annually in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic Committee, the USA Baseball Developmental Coach of the Year award is given to the manager or coach who most prepares his players for the next level of baseball and their future. The award was first presented in 1996.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Rob Shabansky | 15U National Team |
2022 | Drew Briese | 15U National Team |
2021 | Jason Maxwell | 18U National Team |
2019 | Troy Cameron | 15U National Team |
2018 | Jason Maxwell | 15U National Team |
2017 | David Sharp | 12U National Team |
2016 | Glenn Cecchini | 18U National Team |
2015 | Tanner Vesely | 12U National Team |
2014 | Jonathan Pollard | Women's National Team |
2013 | Dave Webb | 12U National Team |
2012 | Eric Kibler | 14U and 17U National Team Development Program |
2011 | Jeff Hewitt | 14U National Team |
2010 | Bill Kinneberg | Collegiate National Team |
2009 | George Sanchez | 16U National Team |
2008 | Mark Elkins | 18U National Team |
2007 | Gary Hatch | 16U National Team |
2006 | Garye LaFevers | 16U National Team |
2005 | Phil Bodine | 16U National Team |
2004 | Frank Cruz | Collegiate National Team |
2003 | Don Freeman | 16U National Team |
2002 | Edgar Soto | 18U National Team |
2001 | Dave Grant | 18U National Team |
2000 | Tim Saunders | 16U National Team |
1999 | Bill Krejci | 16U National Team |
1998 | Mark McKenzie | 16U National Team |
1997 | Bill Olson | 18U National Team |
1996 | Phil Clark | 18U National Team |
USA Baseball College Coach of the Year Award
Beginning in 2021, USA Baseball will honor the College Coach of the Year.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2022 | Mike Bianco | Collegiate National Team |
2021 | Elliott Avent | Collegiate National Team |
USA Baseball Volunteer Coach of the Year
Presented on a year-by-year basis in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic Committee, the USA Baseball Volunteer Coach of the Year award is given to the coach who does not receive payment in any form for his or her involvement in assisting USA Baseball coach and grow the game of baseball at any level.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Mike Kinkade | 13U/14U Athlete Development Program, Draft Combine & PDP Premier Women's Winter Camp |
2022 | André Butler | 16U/17U National Team Development Program & 18U National Team Training Camp |
2021 | Troy Tulowitzki | Collegiate National Team & 13U/14U Athlete Development Program |
2020 | Butch Chaffin | USA Baseball Coaches Education |
2019 | Andy Pettitte | Prospect Development Pipeline League |
2018 | Karsten Whitson | 14U NTDP |
2017 | Bill Burniston | Collegiate National Team |
2016 | Skip Schumaker | 14U NTDP |
2015 | Todd Greene | 14U NTDP |
2014 | Brad Wilkerson | Multiple programs |
2013 | Landon Powell | 14U NTDP |
2012 | Dennis Cook | 17U NTDP |
2011 | Kerry Kincaid | Multiple programs |
2010 | Jim Comis | Multiple programs |
2009 | Brent Abernathy | 18U National Team |
2008 | Robert Craven | 18U National Team |
2004 | Jim Michalek | Little League Baseball |
2003 | Jim Phipps | Baseball Coaches Association |
USA Baseball Coach Educator of the Year
Beginning in 2019, USA Baseball will honor a coach educator that has made an impact in the Coaching Education space.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Rick Eckstein | PDP League, NTDP & 18U National Team |
2022 | Bill Krejci | USA Baseball Fun At Bat Program |
2021 | Michael Cuddyer | USA Baseball Develops Blog |
2020 | Andrew Bartman | USA Baseball Coaches Education |
2019 | USA Baseball Blog | USA Baseball Blog |
USA Baseball Service Provider of the Year
Beginning in 2019, USA Baseball honors an affiliated service provider such as a strength and conditioning coach, physical therapist, sport psychologist, dietician or other that has made an impact on the organization.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Josie Harding | 12U, 18U and Women's National Teams |
2022 | Daisy Nelson | USA Baseball |
2021 | John Fierro | Olympic Team |
2020 | O. Josh Bloom, MD, MPH, CAQSM | USA Baseball Medical & Safety Committee |
2019 | Xan Barksdale | Collegiate National Team |
USA Baseball "Doc" Counsilman Science Award
Presented on a year-by-year basis in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic Committee, the USA Baseball "Doc" Counsilman Science Award is for a coach that utilizes scientific techniques/equipment as an integral part of his or her coaching methods, or has created innovative ways to use sport science.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM |
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2023 | Veronica Alvarez | Women's National Team |
2022 | Adam Moseley | 18U National Team |
2021 | Jim Koerner | USA Baseball |
2008 | Rick Eckstein | U.S. Olympic Baseball Team |
USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year
The USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year award was presented once, in 2004, following the inaugural Women's National Team season. Women's players are now considered under the Richard W. "Dick" Case Award umbrella.
YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM |
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2023 | Alex Hugo | Women's National Team |
2022 | Kelsie Whitmore | Women's National Team |
2019 | Alex Hugo | Women's National Team |
2018 | Megan Baltzell | Women's National Team |
2016 | Tamara Holmes | Women's National Team |
2015 | Malaika Underwood | Women's Pan American Team |
2014 | Sarah Hudek | Women's National Team |
2012 | Tamara Holmes | Women's National Team |
2010 | Jenna Marston | Women's National Team |
2006 | Donna Mills | Women's National Team |
2004 | Laura Brenneman | Women's National Team |
USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award
Since 1978, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award. Beginning with the first ever trophy presentation to Bob Horner of Arizona State, the Golden Spikes Award has been presented each year to the player who exhibits exceptional athletic ability and exemplary sportsmanship.
YEAR | PLAYER | TEAM |
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2023 | Dylan Crews | LSU |
2022 | Ivan Melendez | Texas |
2021 | Kevin Kopps | Arkansas |
2019 | Adley Rutschman | Oregon State |
2018 | Andrew Vaughn | California |
2017 | Brendan McKay | Louisville |
2016 | Kyle Lewis | Mercer |
2015 | Andrew Benintendi | Arkansas |
2014 | A.J. Reed | Kentucky |
2013 | Kris Bryant | San Diego |
2012 | Mike Zunino | Florida |
2011 | Trevor Bauer | UCLA |
2010 | Bryce Harper | Southern Nevada |
2009 | Stephen Strasburg | San Diego State |
2008 | Buster Posey | Florida State |
2007 | David Price | Vanderbilt |
2006 | Tim Lincecum | Washington |
2005 | Alex Gordon | Nebraska |
2004 | Jered Weaver | Long Beach State |
2003 | Rickie Weeks | Southern |
2002 | Khalil Greene | Clemson |
2001 | Mark Prior | Southern California |
2000 | Kip Bouknight | South Carolina |
1999 | Jason Jennings | Baylor |
1998 | Pat Burrell | Miami (Fla.) |
1997 | J.D. Drew | Florida State |
1996 | Travis Lee | San Diego State |
1995 | Mark Kotsay | Cal State Fullerton |
1994 | Jason Varitek | Georgia Tech |
1993 | Darren Dreifort | Wichita State |
1992 | Phil Nevin | Cal State Fullerton |
1991 | Mike Kelly | Arizona State |
1990 | Alex Fernandez | Miami Dade CC |
1989 | Ben McDonald | LSU |
1988 | Robin Ventura | Oklahoma State |
1987 | Jim Abbott | Michigan |
1986 | Mike Loynd | Florida State |
1985 | Will Clark | Mississippi State |
1984 | Oddibe McDowell | Arizona State |
1983 | Dave Magadan | Alabama |
1982 | Augie Schmidt | New Orleans |
1981 | Mike Fuentes | Florida State |
1980 | Terry Francona | Arizona |
1979 | Tim Wallach | Cal State Fullerton |
1978 | Bob Horner | Arizona State |
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Team of the Year
Voted on annually by the USOC National Governing Bodies, Olympic fans and members of the national media, the U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Year award is the highest recognition a team within the U.S. Olympic family can receive in a given year.
YEAR | TEAM |
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2000 | U.S. Olympic Baseball Team |
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Athlete of the Month
Voted on monthly by the USOPC National Governing Bodies, Olympic fans and members of the national media, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Athlete of the Month award is presented to the athlete within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic family with the top performance in an international competition in a given month.
YEAR | ATHLETE | TEAM |
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March 2017 | Marcus Stroman | World Baseball Classic Team |
August 2001 | Jeff Flaig | 16U National Team |
May 1996 | Kris Benson | College National and U.S. Olympic Baseball Teams |
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Team of the Month
Voted on monthly by the USOPC National Governing Bodies, Olympic fans and members of the national media, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Team of the Month award is presented to the National Team within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic family with the top performance in an international competition in a given month.
MONTH | TEAM |
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March 2017 | World Baseball Classic Team |
October 2009 | 18U National Team |
September 2009 | World Cup Team |
November 2007 | World Cup Team |
September 2006 | Olympic Qualifying Team |
August 2006 | Collegiate National Team |
July 2004 | Collegiate National Team |
July 2003 | Collegiate National Team |
August 2000 | Collegiate National Team |
International Baseball Federation Athlete and Player of the Year Awards
Since 1993, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) has presented some form of an athlete or player of the year award, recognizing the top performer from an IBAF-sanctioned event in a given year.
YEAR | NAME | TEAM | AWARD |
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2019 | Robert Hassell | 18U | Baseball Player of the Year |
2018 | Cody Schrier | 15U | Baseball Player of the Year |
2017 | Triston Casas | 18U | Baseball Player of the Year |
2011 | Zach Collins | 16U | Junior Athlete of the Year |
2009 | Justin Smoak | Pro | Senior Athlete of the Year |
2004 | Laura Brenneman | WNT | Woman Player of the Year |
2003 | Justin Bristow | 16U | Youth Player of the Year |
2002 | Delmon Young | 18U | Youth Player of the Year |
2001 | Jeff Flaig | 16U | Youth Player of the Year |
1998 | Tony Richie | 16U | Youth Player of the Year |
International Baseball Federation Coach of the Year
Since 1982, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) has presented the Coach of the Year award, recognizing the top manager or coach from an IBAF-sanctioned event in a given year.
YEAR | COACH | TEAM |
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2017 | Andy Stankiewicz | 18U National Team |
2012 | Scott Brosius | 18U National Team |
2004 | Frank Cruz | Collegiate National Team |
1995 | Steve Cohen | 18U National Team |
1989 | Mark Marquess | Collegiate National Team |