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 ![]()
German Native Kordel Finds Basketball Dream After Handball Start
Monday, March 09
Men's Basketball Press Conference: Dusty May (March 9)
Monday, March 09
Men's Basketball Postgame Report: Michigan State
Sunday, March 08
Men's Basketball Postgame Press Conference: Dusty May (vs. Michigan State)
Sunday, March 08




