Mike Coolbaugh Award

The Mike Coolbaugh Award is presented annually by Minor League Baseball (MiLB). The award, first given in 2008, is presented to a MiLB figure who has shown an "outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players on the field."[1]

The award was developed to honor Mike Coolbaugh, who died—while coaching at first base—when he was struck by a line drive during a MiLB game in July 2007.[2] It is presented at the annual MiLB banquet at the baseball winter meetings.[2]

Awardees

Year Honoree Team Position Ref
2008 Jones, BobbyBobby Jones Oklahoma City RedHawks Manager [3]
2009 Montoyo, CharlieCharlie Montoyo Durham Bulls Manager [1]
2010 Huyke, WoodyWoody Huyke Gulf Coast League Pirates Coach [1]
2011 Jirschele, MikeMike Jirschele Omaha Storm Chasers Manager [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "History: MiLB Major Award Winners". Minor League Baseball. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/history/awards.jsp?#king. Retrieved 2011-10-09. 
  2. ^ a b c Dutton, Bob (November 14, 2011). "Royals notes: Omaha's Jirschele honored". The Kansas City Star. http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/14/3266397/royals-notes-omahas-jirschele.html. Retrieved November 16, 2011. 
  3. ^ "Bobby Jones returns as RedHawks' skipper in 2009". MiLB.com. 2008-12-29. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081229&content_id=490514&vkey=news_t238&fext=.jsp&sid=t238. Retrieved 2008-12-30.