Since 2006, The College Baseball Night of Champions has honored top college coaches, players & national championship teams, as well as the annual inductions into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. For the first time in the College Baseball Foundation’s (CBF) history, its annual recognition of college baseball’s top athletes - the Night of Champions - will be held in Overland Park, Kansas, presented by Prairiefire and hosted by Visit Overland Park. The evening will feature the induction of the 2023 College Baseball Hall of Fame class. This 16th induction class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
The 2023 College Baseball Hall of Fame Class
Chris Bando, Arizona State University: 1975-78 (Catcher)
Pat Casey, George Fox College/Oregon State University: 1988-2018 (Coach)
Jack Coffey, Fordham University: 1906-09 (Shortstop); 1923-58 (Coach) - deceased
Ron Darling, Yale University: 1979-81 (Pitcher/Outfield)
Mike Fuentes, Florida State University: 1978-81 (Outfield)
Alex Gordon, University of Nebraska: 2004-06 (Third Base)
Steve Kemp, University of Southern California: 1973-75 (Outfield)
Russell Martin, Southwestern University: 1982-85 (Pitcher) - deceased
Mike Metheny, Southeastern Oklahoma State University: 1981- 2017 (Coach)
Marty Miller, Norfolk State University: 1973-2005 (Coach)
C.J. Mitchell, College Umpire and Pioneer - deceased
Tony Thompson, 1978-2018 (Umpire)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Championship Sponsor - $5,000
Inclusion in Event Programs
Recognition on Registration Websites
Two tickets to the Wednesday night VIP event on Feb, 14 2024
One reserved table of eight at the Thursday night ceremony on Feb. 15, 2024
Tables of Eight - $2,500
One reserved table of eight at the Thursday night ceremony on Feb, 15 2024
Designation for name/company at reserved table
Name/Company displayed on Website
Name/ Company included in ceremony program
Name/Company recognition during ceremony
Hosted By:
Championship Sponsors:
Table Sponsors:
Kenneth Crouch
Rick Greenspan
Jamie Gordon
Integrity 9 Sports & Entertainment
Larry Wallace, Brooks Wallace Award
Madden Media
University of Nebraska (Lincoln)
Pat & Grace O'Brien Family Foundation
Visit Overland Park
Craig Ramsey
Yale Baseball (Class of 1979)
Dimensional Innovations
Overland Park Convention Center
Red, White and Bluma
Institutional Sponsors:
Arizona State University
Fordham University
University of Nebraska (Lincoln)
Norfolk State University
Oregon State University
Yale University
Clemson University