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Stankiewicz named WBSC Coach of the Year
10/19/2017 12:55:00 PM | Baseball
GCU skipper led 18-U Team USA to a World Cup Championship
DURHAM, N.C. - Grand Canyon head coach Andy Stankiewicz was honored by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) this week by being named National Team Coach of the Year for his role with USA Baseball this summer.
One of Stankiewicz's players, Triston Casas, was named the MVP of the 2017 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Canada, after leading Team USA to its fourth consecutive world championship title. A stalwart at first base, his bat did the most damage, collecting tournament-highs with 13 RBIs and three home runs, including a two-run shot in the gold medal game.
"We are honored and excited that both Andy and Triston were recognized for their success this year at the 18U World Cup," said Matt Blood, Director of the 18U National Team. "Coach Stankiewicz has vast experience and knowledge of the game and manages with positive energy and a steady demeanor. He and his staff were able to bring this team together over a short period of time and prepare them for success while in Canada but also in their future careers."
Stankiewicz was a part of USA Baseball's most successful year in international baseball history after sweeping through its international competition with gold medals at the World Baseball Classic, WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, COPABE Pan Am "AA" Championships and the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.
The Lopes' skipper led his 18-U National Team to gold at the World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada in early September Under the guidance of Stankiewicz, Team USA finished the competition with an undefeated record (9-0) for the first time since 1989. The U.S. outscored its opponents 61-5 and held a miniscule cumulative team ERA of 0.47 in 77 innings pitched.
"We are very pleased that our international partners recognize the achievements of USA Baseball in 2017 with the naming of Triston Casas as their Player of the Year and Andy Stankiewicz as the Manager of the Year," Mike Gaski, USA Baseball President, said in a release.
Stankiewicz is just the fifth Team USA coach to be honored with Coach of the Year award.
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