Kevin Kopps
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Kevin Richard Kopps is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas
Kopps with the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2019
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
Kevin Kopps
…played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In 2021, he won the Golden Spikes Award, the Dick Howser Trophy, National Pitcher of the Year Award, and Stopper of the Year Award. Kopps attended George Ranch High School in Fort Bend County…
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.
Tim Lincecum, the 2006 winner, received the Cy Young Award in 2008 and 2009.