The Mike Coolbaugh Award is presented annually by Minor League Baseball to recognize "an individual who has shown an outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players on the field." It is usually awarded during baseball's Winter Meetings. The award, first issued in 2008, is named in honor of Mike Coolbaugh, who died when he was struck by a line drive while coaching at first base during a Tulsa Drillers game in July 2007.
Two personnel from the Nashville Sounds have won the Mike Coolbaugh Award, more than any other team. Two members of the Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations have each won the award, more than any others.
Winners
+WinnersYearWinnerTeamOrganizationPosition2008Oklahoma City RedHawksTexas RangersManager2009Durham BullsTampa Bay RaysManager2010Gulf Coast League PiratesPittsburgh PiratesCoach2011Omaha Storm ChasersKansas City RoyalsManager2012Cleveland IndiansAdvisor to Player Development2013Nashville SoundsMilwaukee BrewersManager2014Cleveland IndiansMinor League Field Coordinator2015Ogden RaptorsLos Angeles DodgersManager2016Washington NationalsSenior Advisor of Player Development2017Bluefield Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysManager2018St. Louis CardinalsRoving instructor2019Boston Red SoxLatin American Pitching Advisor2020 2021Florida Complex League PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesManager2022Nashville SoundsMilwaukee BrewersManager2023Los Angeles DodgersSpecial Assistant to Player Development2024Kansas City RoyalsSpecial Assistant to General Manager/Player Development2025Louisville BatsCincinnati RedsManager
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