National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association

For the National Congress of British West Africa, also abbreviated NCBWA, see National Congress of British West Africa.

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.

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  2. ^ a b "BYU Baseball Press Release". BYUCougars.com. April 26, 2005. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
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  4. ^ a b "#1 in College Sports". CSTV.com. December 17, 2007. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
  5. ^ "Washington Daily News Online > Archives > Sports > ECU's Simmons named to watch list". Wdnweb.com. April 16, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "#1 in College Sports". CSTV.com. May 19, 2006. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
  7. ^ "National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association > Awards". Sportswriters.net. Retrieved May 17, 2010.