For the first two years we'll probably take 10 because we want to build a nice foundation. After that, we'll probably do it more like the major league hall where there is no guaranteed amount. |
For too long, the publicity of the sport has come in a two-week window (during the College World Series). And now, we're trying to put it in the center stage year round. |
I've been involved with college baseball for 30 years, and this is something that's always come up, but nobody's ever acted on it. |
In talking to the guys elected, several of them were emotional about it. Many of them said this would probably be the highest honor they would achieve in their careers. |
The American Baseball Coaches Association started All-American honors in that year. That was also the first year of the College World Series. |
This is really very special because it's the first class. I think this is very important for the sport of college baseball, and important for their respective universities. |