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Golden Spikes Award
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The Golden Spikes Award is bestowed annually to the best amateur baseball player in the United States. The award, created by USA Baseball and sponsored by the Major League Baseball Players Association, was first presented in 1978. It is given to an amateur player who best exhibits and combines "exceptional on-field ability and exemplary sportsmanship". The award is considered the most prestigious in amateur baseball.
Bob Horner, who won the inaugural Golden Spikes Award in 1978, also received the Rookie of the Year Award and was the first overall MLB draft pick in
Bob Horner, who won the inaugural Golden Spikes Award in 1978, also received the Rookie of the Year Award and was the first overall MLB draft pick in the same year.
Jered Weaver, the 2004 recipient, is one of three award winners to pitch a no-hitter.
Jered Weaver, the 2004 recipient, is one of three award winners to pitch a no-hitter.
Tim Lincecum, the 2006 winner, received the Cy Young Award in 2008 and 2009.
Tim Lincecum, the 2006 winner, received the Cy Young Award in 2008 and 2009.
Bob Horner
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James Robert Horner is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman who played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Atlanta Braves.
Bob Horner
Bob Horner
Horner with the Atlanta Braves circa 1980
Horner with the Atlanta Braves circa 1980