OMAHA, Neb. – History made.
Adley Rutschman was named the 2019 Golden Spikes Award winner Thursday night in a ceremony at TD Ameritrade Park, becoming the first Oregon State player to win the honor. Presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, the Golden Spikes Award recognizes the top amateur baseball player in the United States based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character and overall contribution to the sport.
Rutschman received the award in a presentation at the home of the College World Series prior to an MLB game featuring the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals.