NCBWA 2026 Season News

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending April 5. Kansas junior infielder Tyson LeBlanc was named National Hitter of the Week, while Grand Canyon junior left-handed pitcher Chase Frey and Michigan freshman left-handed pitcher Shane Brinham were named National Co-Pitchers of the Week

Johnson County, Pearl River and SUNY Niagara are ranked No. 1 in their respective NCBWA Junior College Baseball poll entering after the 11 weeks of the season.

The UCLA Bruins (29-2), riding a NCAA-2026-high 23-game winning streak, is in first place for the sixth week in succession after sweeping crosstown rival USC in their annual three-game set. Texas remains No. 2 ahead of No. 3 Georgia Tech, while Georgia at No. 4 and North Carolina at No. 5 achieved season-best NCBWA ratings.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has named its Dick Howser Trophy Players of the Month for March presented by The Game Headwear, tabbing Arizona State sophomore infielder Landon Hairston as its National Hitter of the Month and USC junior left-handed pitcher Mason Edwards as the National Pitcher of the Month.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 29. Gonzaga junior infielder Maddox Haley and Purdue senior centerfielder Brandon Rogers were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Northern Illinois’ senior left-handed pitcher Max Vaisvila was named National Pitcher of the Week

The UCLA Bruins conclude their fifth consecutive week at No. 1 after sweeping Iowa in Big Ten Conference activity to run the Bruins winning streak to 19 games in a row. No. 2 Texas swept then-No. 10 Oklahoma in Austin to remain at No. 2, while Nos. 3 and 4 Georgia Tech and Mississippi State kept their ratings ahead of first-time No. 5 Georgia.

Johnson County, East Central Community College and SUNY Niagara are ranked No. 1 in their respective NCBWA Junior College Baseball poll entering the ninth week of the season.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 22. Illinois State redshirt sophomore outfielder Brayden Bakes and SIU-Edwardsville graduate student outfielder Terrick Thompson-Allen were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Alabama redshirt junior right-handed pitcher Tyler Fay was named National Pitcher of the Week. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.

The UCLA Bruins (21-2) remain No. 1 for the fourth week in succession after a 4-0 week to continue to lead the Big Ten Conference at 9-0 and now with 15 consecutive victories. Texas stays at No. 2 ahead of Nos. 3-5 Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and Auburn.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 15. Memphis senior outfielder/pitcher James Smith IV was named National Hitter of the Week, while Florida State junior right-handed pitcher Trey Beard and West Virginia redshirt junior left-handed pitcher Maxx Yehl were named National Co-Pitchers of the Week.

The UCLA Bruins (17-2) remain No. 1 for the third week in succession after a 4-0 week to fashion a Big Ten Conference-leading 6-0 mark with 11 consecutive victories overall. Texas dropped from the ranks of the unbeaten at 18-1 after falling extra innings to Ole Miss but remains at No. 2 ahead of Georgia Tech, Auburn (top ranking of 2026 at No. 4) and Arkansas, respectively, to round out the Top Five.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its NCAA Division II National Players of the Week awards for the week
ending March 8. Adams State freshman designated hitter Osaias Hinojosa is the National Hitter of the Week and Central Missouri freshman righthander
Gavin Williams is the National Pitcher of the Week.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 8. Cincinnati sophomore infielder Quinton Coats amd Pitt redshirt senior outfielder Lorenzo Carrier were named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Southern Miss sophomore left-handed pitcher Grayden Harris was named National Pitcher of the Week.

The UCLA Bruins remain No. 1 after a 4-0 week and 3-0 Big Ten Conference weekend sweep of Ohio State to open circuit activity. Undefeated Texas climbed one spot to No. 2 ahead of Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Auburn, respectively, to round out the Top Five.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its NCAA Division II National Players of the Week awards for the week ending March 1. Pittsburg State senior outfielder Dagen Brewer is the National Hitter of the Week and Georgia College & State junior right-hander Keaton Prior is the National Pitcher of the Week.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 1. Duke junior catcher/right fielder Cider Canon and Minnesota senior catcher Weber Neels named National Co-Hitters of the Week, while Louisiana graduate student left-handed pitcher Andrew Herrmann was named National Pitcher of the Week.

The UCLA Bruins (9-2) have replaced three-time No. 1 LSU in the top spot for after sweeping Tennessee, Texas A&M and Mississippi State to win the Amegy Bank College Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. LSU dropped to No. 2 ahead of Texas at No. 3, Georgia Tech at No. 4 and Mississippi State at No. 5.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its NCAA Division II National Players of the Week awards for the week ending February 22. Arkansas-Monticello senior Eli Marvin is the National Hitter of the Week and Saginaw Valley State freshman right-hander Jack Sequin is the National Pitcher of the Week.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending Feb. 22. UCLA junior outfielder Will Gasparino was named National Hitter of the Week, while Arkansas junior left-handed pitcher Colin Fisher and Oregon State sophomore right-handed pitcher Dax Whitney were named National Co-Pitchers of the Week.

Johnson County, Jones College and Dallas College Eastfield are ranked No. 1 in their respective NCBWA Junior College Baseball poll entering the fifth week of the season.