University of Michigan Hall of Honor

Casey Close
- Induction:
- 2011
- Class:
- 1986
Casey Close was a four-year letterwinner from 1983 to 1986 and was the 1986 Baseball America National Player of the Year.  A team captain his senior year, Close was also the Big Ten Player of the Year and an All-America first team selection by both the ABCA and Baseball America. He earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1986 and was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. When he graduated, Close put his name all over the Michigan record book, ending as U-M's career leader in home runs (46) and runs scored (190), second in games played (229), third in runs batted in (185) and fourth in batting average (.373). He went on to be the sports agent for such stars as Derek Jeter and Ryan Howard. Photo Gallery ![]()
Men's Basketball Highlights vs. Gonzaga (Nov. 26)
Wednesday, November 26
Ice Hockey's No. 1 Ranking Symbolic of Mission, but Wolverines Wanting More
Wednesday, November 26
Women's Basketball Highlights at Detroit Mercy (Nov. 26)
Wednesday, November 26
Football Leans on Confidence, Momentum as Ohio State Week Opens
Tuesday, November 25




