For the first time in the College Baseball Foundation’s (CBF) history, its annual recognition of college baseball’s top athletes - the Night of Champions - will be held in Overland Park, Kansas, presented by Prairiefire and hosted by Visit Overland Park. The evening will feature the induction of the 2023 College Baseball Hall of Fame class. This 16th induction class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
"College baseball is much more than stats and winning, it's where you see the love of the game played by the world's elite amateur players," said Warren R. Wilkinson, President, Visit Overland Park. "Baseball culture is deeply rooted in Overland Park, Kansas, evident by the scores of diamonds that grace the city and the thousands of children through to adults that play America's national pastime. Serving as this year's host to the Night of Champions is an honor, and Overland Park looks forward to celebrating this year's college baseball's greatest players and teams."
Former Kansas City Royal, Alex Gordon, is one of the 12 inductees to the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. Gordon is a three-time MLB All-Star, World Series Champion, and recipient of the Brooks Wallace Award during his tenure at the University of Nebraska. Other notable figures, such as C.J. Mitchell, the pioneering black college umpire in the Pac-12 conference and one of the first three black umpires for the College World Series, will also be honored. To explore the complete list of inductees, click here:
Furthermore, the Night of Champions will shine a spotlight on the 2023 National Champions from NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, and NJCAA. The ceremony will also recognize recipients of the College Baseball Foundation 2023 awards, including Paul Skenes from LSU, who will be honored with the National Pitcher of the Year Award, Matt Shaw from the University of Maryland, recipient of the Brooks Wallace Award for the Nation’s Most Outstanding Shortstop, and John Olerud from Clemson University, who will be awarded the Two-Way Player of the Year Award.
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Read Other Notable Mentions of Inductees to the 2023 Hall of Fame class and the Night of Champions Event in Overland Park, Kansas Below:
Related to Night of Champions:
“Division II National Champion coach Kevin Brooks named 2023 Skip Bertman Coach of the Year” MLB
Related to College Baseball Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Class:
"College Baseball Foundation announces the 2023 College Baseball Hall of Fame Class" MLB
Alex Gordon:
“Alex Gordon to be Inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” Nebraska Athletics
“Alex Gordon to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” KCTV 5
“Former Royal Alex Gordon to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” KSHB 41
“Nebraska legend Alex Gordon to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” KETV 7
“Former Husker Alex Gordon to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” ABC 8
“Former Nebraska Baseball standout Alex Gordon to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame” NBC 2
Mike Fuentes:
“Mike Fuentes Inducted in College Baseball Hall of Fame” Florida State Athletics
“Mike Fuentes to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” The Osceola
Marty Miller:
“Longtime NSU Coach Athletic Director to Enter College Baseball Hall of Fame” The Virginian-Pilot
“Norfolk State legend Marty Miller being inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” WAVY 10
Pat Casey:
“Oregon State coach Pat Casey to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame” The Oregonian
“Pat Casey Named To 2024 College Baseball Hall Of Fame Class” Pac-12
“Pat Casey Named To 2024 College Baseball Hall Of Fame Class” Oregon State Athletics
“Pat Casey Named To 2024 College Baseball Hall Of Fame Class” Beavers Edge
Jack Coffey:
“Jack Coffey Elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame” Fordham Athletics