2026 Night of Champions
The College Baseball Night of Champions event celebrates the best of college baseball. It honors top college coaches, players and national championship teams, as well as the annual inductions into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Night of Champions will be Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Marriott Kansas City - Overland Park.
The 2025 College Baseball
Hall of Fame Class
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Championship Coaches Headline The 2025 College Baseball Hall Of Fame Class
Players
· Gene Ammann, Pitcher, Florida State University, 1968-70
· Kris Benson, Pitcher, Clemson University, 1994-96
· Kip Bouknight, Pitcher, University of South Carolina, 1998-2001
· Hubie Brooks, Shortstop, Mesa College/Arizona State University, 1976-78
· Gene Hooks, Third Baseman, Wake Forest University, 1947-50
· Mike Loynd, Pitcher, Florida State University, 1984-86
· Mark McGwire, First Baseman/Pitcher, University of
Southern California, 1982-84
· Phil Nevin, Third Base, Cal State Fullerton, 1990-92
· David Price, Pitcher, Vanderbilt University, 2005-07
· Earl Sanders, Pitcher/Outfielder, Jackson State University, 1984-86
· Mike Stenhouse, Outfielder, Harvard University, 1977-79
· Stephen Strasburg, Pitcher, San Diego State University, 2007-09
· Joe Thomas, Pitcher/First Baseman, Marietta College, 1994-97
Coaches
· Norm DeBriyn, Coach, University of Arkansas, 1970-2002
· Clint Evans*, Coach, University of California, 1930-54
· Ray Fisher*, Third Baseman/Pitcher/Coach, Middlebury College 1907-09/1910 (Third Baseman/Pitcher/Coach) / University of Michigan / 1921-59 (Coach)
· Les Murakami, Coach, University of Hawai’i, 1968-97
· Ray Tanner, Coach, North Carolina State, 1988-96/University of South Carolina, 1997-2012
· Jerry Weinstein, Coach, Sacramento City College, 1975-98
Administrators / Builders / Umpires
· Scott Boras, Agent, University of the Pacific, 1972-74
· Paul Guillie, Umpire - 1990-2014/SEC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires - 2014-current
*to be inducted posthumously
“This year’s class includes legendary players, iconic coaches, a revered umpire, and – for the first time in Hall history – a sports agent whose impact helped define the modern era of college baseball. From game-changing players to pioneering leadership, their achievements capture the spirt and evolution of college baseball. We are especially proud that this class honors contributions from every division and aspect of the game – including our first sports agent inductee – whose behind-the-scenes efforts helped elevate college baseball as a pipeline to greatness.””
– Craig Ramsey, Chair of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Trustees
Presenting Sponsor
Prairiefire
Event Sponsors
Dale Ancell, College Baseball Foundation Board of Trustees
Kansas City Royals
Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation
Table Sponsors
Athlete Network
Blue Valley Recreation
Carrie Bingham
Scott Crossett
Mike Fiore - CBF Board of Trustees
Harvard Baseball Teammates Class of ’80
Integrity 9 Sports and Entertainment
McCown Gordon Construction
Tom Jacobs - CEO/Executive Director, CBF and College Baseball Hall of Fame
Gary Millender
NAIA
Populous
Craig Ramsey - Chair, CBF Board of Trustees
Red, White, and Bluma
Gene Stephenson and Jana Howser Stephenson, CBF Board of Trustees
Scott Tabor
Anthony Thomas
Matt and Lori Tritz
Team RI for Sten
Visit Overland Park
Larry Wallace, Brooks Wallace Award
Wichita Sports Commission/Hasty Awards
Xibitz
Arizona State University
University of Arkansas
Clemson University
Harvard University
Jackson State University
LSU Shreveport
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
University of Michigan
University of the Pacific
San Diego State University
University of Southern California
University of South Carolina
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University
Celebrating the 2024 Hall of Fame Class
