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 
Field Hockey's Old Dawgs Claim 2026 Mock Rock Championship
Friday, February 13
Women's Basketball Highlights at Northwestern (Feb. 12)
Thursday, February 12
Men's Basketball Highlights at Northwestern (Feb. 11)
Wednesday, February 11
Duke Details Transfer Path to U-M, Growth into Captain
Wednesday, February 11
