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 ![]()
Inside Michigan Football - Ohio State Edition
Sunday, November 30
Ice Hockey Highlights at Harvard (Nov. 29)
Saturday, November 29
Football Postgame Press Conference: Sherrone Moore (vs. Ohio State)
Saturday, November 29
Football Postgame Press Conference: Players (vs. Ohio State)
Saturday, November 29




