The 2026 ABCA NCAA Div. II Region All-Defensive teams have been announced in all eight regions. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. II All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
Rudy Garbalosa of Lynn University serves as Chair of the ABCA NCAA Div. II All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. Committee members also include Jim Gantt (Catawba College), Rick Giannetti (Dominican University), Dave Hajek (University of Colorado at Colorado Springs), Ryan Kelley (Wayne State University), Alex Koch (Wayne State College), Marc Marizzaldi (Seton Hill University) and Paul Svagdis (Westmont College).
Players selected to the ABCA NCAA Div. II Region All-Defensive teams were eligible for ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove honors. The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in all divisions were announced Wednesday, June 17.
About the ABCA
Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 41 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.