The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) is an association of baseball writers, broadcasters, and publicists in the United States.[1][2] It was founded in 1962.[1][3][2][4]
The NCBWA compiles a preseason ranking of the top 35 teams in the nation, as voted on by its members. In addition, weekly rankings of the top 30 teams are released throughout the season and after the College World Series.
The NCBWA awards NCBWA preseason All-American awards,[4] the Dick Howser Trophy (Player of the Year),[5][6] Regional Players of the Year awards, and All-America awards.[1][7]
Also the National Coach of the Year is awarded by NCBWA.
| Season | Coach | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mike Batesole | Fresno State |
| 2009 | Brian O'Connor | Virginia |
| 2010 | Jim Schlossnagle | TCU |
| 2011 | David Esquer | California |
| 2012 | Matt Senk | Stony Brook |
| 2013 | Tracy Smith | Indiana |
| 2014 | Mike Gillespie | UC Irvine |
| 2015 | Paul Mainieri | LSU |
| 2016 | Gary Gilmore | Coastal Carolina |
| 2017 | Pat Casey | Oregon State |
| 2018 | Gary Henderson | Mississippi State |
| 2019 | Erik Bakich | Michigan |
| 2020 | no selection due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2021 | Tony Vitello | Tennessee |
| 2022 | Link Jarrett | Notre Dame |
| 2023 | Ryan Folmar | Oral Roberts |
The NCBWA's Russell D. Anderson/Wilbur Snypp Award for contributions to college baseball plaque memorializes longtime Ohio State sports information director and NCBWA founder, the late Wilbur (Bill) Snypp. Snypp was a noted contributor to the writers' organization, which was initiated in 1962, as well as an officer in the group. The NCBWA/Wilbur Snypp Award yearly honors a professional for contributions to the sport of college baseball. Voting is conducted by a panel of previous winners, who include past NCAA College World Series directors, College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame members, decorated media members and others.
Past Russell D. Anderson/Wilbur Snypp Award winners include: