On June 13, 2026, the College Baseball Foundation gathered to recognize the season’s standout performers, presenting a series of awards that underscored both offensive firepower and pitching mastery across the collegiate landscape.
Offensive Honors
Daniel Jackson of Georgia captured the Buster Posey and Bobby Bragan Slugger of the Year awards after posting a .389 batting average, 13 doubles, 31 home runs and 86 RBIs, becoming the first catcher in college baseball history to join the 25‑25 club.
Nebraska’s Dylan Carey earned the Brooks Wallace Award as the nation’s top shortstop, finishing the year with a .353 average, a .428 on‑base percentage and an OPS of 1.050, numbers that illustrated his all‑around impact at the plate.
Pitching Excellence
Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey secured the John Olerud Award for the second straight season, posting a 3.15 ERA over 88 2/3 innings while also batting .333, a rare combination of dominance on the mound and contribution at the plate.
UC Santa Barbara’s Jackson Flora was named National Pitcher of the Year after a stellar run that included a 1.06 ERA in 102 innings and a perfect 12‑0 record, cementing his status as the most effective left‑hander in the nation.
Coaching Leadership
UCLA’s John Savage received the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year honor after guiding the Bruins to a 52‑8 record and earning the No. 1 national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a testament to his strategic acumen and player development.
The awards were presented by the National College Baseball Writers Association and the College Baseball Foundation, organizations that continue to shape the narrative of collegiate baseball through rigorous evaluation and celebration of excellence.