The ABCA began recognizing both a Position Player of the Year & a Pitcher of the Year beginning in 2018. Prior to 2018, one player was selected as a National Player of the Year for the division.
ABCA National Players of the Year (Prior to 2018)
2017 - Zack Shannon, Delta State (MS)
2016 - Alex Wojciechowski, Minnesota-Duluth
2015 - Craig Brooks, Catawba (NC)
2014 - Austin Kaiser, Colorado Mesa
2013 - Zach Esquerra, California Baptist
2012 - Nate Minnich, Shepherd (WV)
2011 - Carter Capps, Mount Olive (NC)
2010 - Bryan Fogle, Erskine (SC)
2009 - Shannon Wilkerson, Augusta State (GA)
2008 - Keith Hernandez, Emporia State (KS)
2007 - Ben Barrone, Winona State (MN)
2006 - Lee Cruz, Tampa (FL)
2005 - Danny Powers, Central Missouri State
2004 - Jud Thigpen, Delta State (MS)
2003 - Mike Aviles, Concordia (NY)
2002 - Glenn Woolard, Kutztown (PA)
2001 - Chris Umphres, Central Missouri State