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38-464: Created in 1982 by visionary College Baseball Hall of Fame head coach Ron Fraser in 1982 and originally performed by John Routh, the Miami Maniac has been a constant at Mark Light Field ever since. The Miami Maniac has an anthropomorphic body with an orange fur on most of his body, combined with patches of green on his head and nose. He usually wears a University of Miami baseball jersey with

76-471: A Division I baseball player is between November 8 and 15; the late signing period dates for these players are April 11 to August 1. The substance policies for college baseball are very strict and set by the NCAA. There is a set list of substances a college baseball player is forbidden to put in his body, and there is severe punishment for those that defy it, whether it would be intentional or unintentional. There

114-707: A best-of-three series. The eight winners then advance to the MCWS, a double-elimination tournament (actually two separate four-team brackets) to determine the two national finalists. The finalists play a best-of-three series to determine the Division I national champion. The most recent Men's College World Series winner is Tennessee . The first intercollegiate baseball game took place in Pittsfield, Massachusetts , on July 1, 1859, between squads representing Amherst College and Williams College . Amherst won, 73–32. This game

152-597: A greater history of supplying players from the high school level to Major League Baseball (MLB). But many amateur baseball players may choose college, for the sake of physical preparation and a softer transition from the high school level to the minor leagues. If players opt to enroll at a four-year college, they must complete three years of college to regain professional eligibility, or have turned at least age 21 before starting their third year of college. Players who enroll at junior colleges (i.e., two-year institutions) regain eligibility after one year at that level. During

190-576: A major University donor helped create the Miami Maniac. They decided to introduce the Maniac during University of Miami's series against Florida State that year and invited Routh down from South Carolina to show students how to work a crowd. At the end of the 1982 season, in which the Hurricanes won their first College World Series championship, Fraser offered Routh a permanent position as assistant director of marketing, which included performing as both

228-668: A museum in Lubbock. The 2006 inaugural class for the National College Baseball Hall of Fame consisted of five former coaches and five former players. Annually thereafter, through 2016, additional players and coaches were enshrined. In May 2017, organizers cancelled that year's annual “Night of Champions” induction ceremony. Selection criteria and categorization has changed over time. The original criteria, established in 2006, allow for recognition of: The top ten voter-getters were selected for induction to

266-593: A positive response that he was invited to the 1981 College World Series to perform as the Series' official mascot. Then University of Miami head baseball coach Ron Fraser witnessed Cocky's performance at the College World Series and was impressed. Fraser was always looking for opportunities to promote Hurricane baseball and college baseball in general and decided to create a mascot specifically for Hurricane baseball. The following year, in 1982, Fraser and

304-411: A threshold of votes, rather than automatically inducting the top ten vote-getters. In 2012, voting was revised with five ballot categories: Vintage Era (pre-1964) players and coaches, small school players, small school coaches, 1964–2001 players, and NCAA Division I coaches. The induction ceremony for the inaugural class occurred on July 4, 2006. The “Night of Champions” was usually held the day after

342-801: A wood bat. As a result, in 2011 there was a drop-off in overall "long" drives or home runs relative to past years. All players resident in the U.S. and its territories, plus Canada, are eligible to be selected in Major League Baseball's Rule 4 Draft upon graduating from high school. However, once a player enrolls in a four-year college or university, he is not allowed to be drafted (or re-drafted) until completing three years of school or reaching age 21, whichever comes first. By contrast, players who enroll in junior colleges (i.e., two-year institutions) are eligible for selection at any time. The Rule 4 Draft of eligible college and high school players consists of 20 rounds, most recently reduced from 40 after

380-440: Is a very long list of these substances, including alcohol, marijuana, anabolic steroids, and heroin, to name just a few. These substances fit into categories such as stimulants, anabolic steroids, diuretics, street drugs, hormones, anti-estrogens, and more. Failure to pass scheduled or random drug tests can result in ineligibility. After losing its license for Major League Baseball , EA Sports released MVP 06: NCAA Baseball ,

418-799: Is an institution operated by the College Baseball Foundation serving as the central point for the study of the history of college baseball in the United States . In partnership with the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library located on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas , the Hall of Fame inducts former collegiate players and coaches who have met selection criteria of distinction. On January 23, 2024,

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456-413: Is classified by the NCAA as an "equivalency" sport, meaning that limits on athletic financial aid are set to the equivalent of a fixed number of full scholarships. Division I schools are allowed the equivalent of 11.7 full scholarships; Division II schools, only 9.0. Schools generally choose to award multiple partial scholarships rather than exclusively full scholarships. In Division I, the NCAA also limits

494-401: Is generally faster than off a wood bat. Those against metal, and for wood, argue that a metal bat is not safe to use, and that a metal bat does not prepare players for the next level, as professional baseball uses a wood bat exclusively. In the 2011 season the NCAA changed the requirements for a metal bat, reducing the maximum allowed exit speed in a way that is said to produce a feeling more like

532-776: Is played under the auspices of either the NCAA , the NAIA , the NJCAA , the CCCAA , or the NWAC . The NCAA writes the rules of play, while each sanctioning body supervises season-ending tournaments . The final rounds of the NCAA Division I tournament is known as the Men's College World Series (MCWS); while each of the three levels of competition sanctioned by the NCAA holds a championship tournament,

570-650: Is sanctioned mainly by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); in Japan, it is governed by the All Japan University Baseball Federation  [ ja ] (JUBF). In comparison to American football and basketball , college competition in the United States plays a smaller role in developing professional players, as Minor League Baseball tends to be more extensive, with

608-481: Is similar to that of the Major League Draft in that a high school athlete is taking the next step in his career. The NCAA places restrictions on the coaches that are trying to convince athletes to come play for them and attend their university. College baseball programs are only allowed to offer a limited number of scholarships each year, so the process of earning a scholarship is quite competitive. Baseball

646-558: The Brooks Wallace Award winner was announced; the most recent induction ceremony was held in 2016. 33°34′49″N 101°50′45″W  /  33.580227°N 101.845830°W  / 33.580227; -101.845830 College baseball NAIA : JUBF College baseball is baseball that is played by student-athletes at institutions of higher education . In the United States, college baseball

684-477: The Official Baseball Rules . Exceptions include the following: Though a wood bat is legal in NCAA competition, players overwhelmingly prefer and use a metal bat. The metal bat was implemented in college baseball in 1975. Use of a metal bat is somewhat controversial. Supporters of an aluminum or composite bat note that it can increase offensive performance, as the speed of a ball off a metal bat

722-591: The "Men's College World Series" branding is reserved strictly for the final round of the Division I tournament. The MCWS takes place in Omaha, Nebraska in June, following the regular season. The playoff bracket for Division I consists of 64 teams, with four teams playing at each of 16 regional sites (in a double-elimination format ). The 16 winners advance to the Super Regionals at eight sites, played head-to-head in

760-432: The "no agent rule" as a result of this, claiming it was to benefit the amateur athletes. The rule states that "[a]n individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she has agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport". Representation of an agent is considered to be any direct contact with

798-536: The 1890s as multi-sport conferences. The first tournament to name a national champion was held at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, resulting in Yale being crowned champion. No other such tournament was held until the first College World Series in 1947 . Traditionally, college baseball has been played in the early part of the year, with a relatively short schedule and during a time when cold (and/or rainy) weather hinders

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836-470: The 2019 edition. Despite MLB's draft being considerably longer than that of the NFL or NBA, only about 9.1% of all NCAA senior baseball players are drafted by an MLB team. One of the biggest controversies with the draft and these amateur athletes is the use of agents . There have been many cases of college athletes consulting or hiring an agent prematurely in direct violation of NCAA rules. The NCAA came up with

874-523: The 25% limit, as long as it also is included in the calculations for the team equivalency limit. Before September 1 of a potential college player's 11th grade year, it is illegal for a college program to give any kind of recruiting materials to the prospect. A phone call is not even permitted to the prospect until July 1 of the student's 11th grade year. Once the player is committed to the school of his choice, he must sign his letter of intent during one of several signing periods. The early signing period for

912-561: The 50 U.S. states and in Europe and Japan . From 1983 through 1991, the Maniac was the official mascot of the NCAA Division 1 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska , although the character had to wear a neutral jersey during each series to avoid being seen as holding favoritism towards the 'Canes when they were a College World Series participant. College Baseball Hall of Fame The National College Baseball Hall of Fame

950-808: The Civil War, first in the northeastern United States but quickly throughout the country. By the late 1870s, several northeastern schools were playing regular home and home series. The team with the best record claimed a "National Championship." Arguments over professional and graduate players led to the creation of the American College Base Ball Association in late 1879, consisting of six northeastern schools which sought to govern such issues and organize games. This organization lasted until 1887, when it dissolved in acrimony and waves of realignment. The Western Conference and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association were formed in

988-632: The College Baseball Foundation announced it would open a physical hall of fame in Overland Park, Kansas, in the Museum at Prairiefire . The College Baseball Foundation was formed in 2004 as a non-profit organization , with the dual aims of continuing the Brooks Wallace Award and creating a national college baseball hall of fame. The inaugural Wallace Award was bestowed in 2004, but the inaugural Hall of Fame induction class

1026-631: The Hall of Fame. Veteran and Historical Committees could nominate individuals from the pre-1947 era, however there was no differentiation in how approved nominees were recognized. In 2009, a small school category was added, "featuring players and coaches from NAIA , NCAA Divisions II and III, and two-year colleges." In 2011, a Legends and Pioneers Committee was created, "...designed to provide recognition to black pioneers in college baseball and to honor outstanding players and coaches whose careers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities began prior to 1975." Also, nominees would now be required to reach

1064-488: The Maniac's best man in the 1985 ceremony. Others in attendance included Budweiser 's Bud Man, McDonald's character Grimace , and McGruff the Crime Dog . In addition to performing at Miami Hurricanes baseball games and other university functions, the Maniac performs at various sporting and charity events. The Maniac has appeared at various Minor League Baseball games throughout Florida and has entertained in 49 of

1102-526: The Miami Maniac and Sebastian the Ibis . Routh, who had just graduated from the University of South Carolina, accepted the position. During his tenure at the University of Miami, Routh created many of the cheers now associated with Miami Hurricanes athletics. Miami Maniac developed the "C-A-N-E-S... Canes!" cheer, which has become a popular tradition among University of Miami football fans. In March 1985,

1140-530: The Miami Maniac married Mrs. Maniac, who was performed by Nancy Vasquez, in a ceremony during a game between the Hurricanes and the Maine Black Bears . The fourteen-minute ceremony was broadcast in its entirety to a live national television audience on ESPN and was conducted by longtime Miami Hurricane baseball and University of Miami football announcer Jay Rokeach. Sebastian the Ibis , the mascot for all other University of Miami sporting events, served

1178-410: The ability for games to be played, particularly in the northern and midwestern parts of the U.S. These and other factors have historically led colleges and universities across the nation to effectively consider baseball a minor sport, both in scholarships as well as money and other points of emphasis. College baseball's popularity has increased greatly since the 1980s. As increased efforts to popularize

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1216-485: The most recent NCAA regular season , 301 teams competed at the Division I level in the United States, with top teams progressing through the regular season, various conference tournaments and championship series, and the 2024 NCAA Division I baseball tournament to play for the Division I championship in the 2024 Men's College World Series . As with most other U.S. intercollegiate sports, competitive college baseball

1254-605: The number 1/2 on it. The Maniac is only the official mascot of Hurricanes baseball; the University of Miami's other teams are represented by Sebastian the Ibis . The Miami Maniac first appeared as the Miami Hurricanes baseball in 1982 and was played by a University of South Carolina undergraduate student named John Routh, who helped create the South Carolina Gamecocks' mascot Cocky . Routh's performance as Cocky at Gamecock baseball games had such

1292-567: The professional team during the contract negotiations. This contact can be made many different ways, whether through direct conversation, via mail or through the telephone. This rule is strongly enforced by the NCAA and has harsh consequences if broken. Recent changes to NCAA rules regarding compensation to college athletes for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) have clarified that players can sign with agents to negotiate endorsement deals without loss of eligibility, though not for negotiating with professional teams. The recruitment process

1330-578: The sport resulted in better players and overall programs, more television and print media coverage began to emerge. The ESPN family of networks have greatly increased television coverage of the NCAA playoffs and the College World Series since 2003. For 2008 and succeeding seasons, the NCAA mandated the first ever start date for Division I baseball, thirteen weeks before the selection of the NCAA tournament field, which takes place on Memorial Day. The rules of college baseball are similar to

1368-643: The total number of players receiving baseball-related financial aid to 27, and also requires that each of these players receive athletic aid equal to at least 25% of a full scholarship. The 25% rule does not apply to schools that offer aid based solely on financial need (most notably Ivy League members), and also does not apply to a player in his final year of athletic eligibility who has not previously received athletically related aid in baseball at any college. A long-standing official NCAA rules interpretation also allows schools to count aid that would otherwise be exempt by NCAA rule (such as purely academic awards) toward

1406-540: Was not chosen until 2006. As of 2006, organizers hoped to have a permanent building constructed by 2008. As of January 2013, the Foundation had raised approximately $ 7 million of the $ 13 million goal, after receiving a $ 5 million grant from the Moody Foundation . A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in June 2015 in Lubbock. In April 2017, the Foundation announced that it would no longer pursue constructing

1444-915: Was one of the last played under an earlier version of the game known as " Massachusetts rules ", which prevailed in New England until the " Knickerbocker Rules " (or "New York Rules") developed in the 1840s gradually became accepted. The first ever nine-man team college baseball game under the Knickerbocker Rules still in use today was played in New York on November 3, 1859, between the Fordham Rose Hill Baseball Club of St. John's College (now Fordham University ) against The College of St. Francis Xavier, now known as Xavier High School . Students at many colleges began organizing games between colleges, particularly after

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