Monday, June 29, 2026

Question: Which Arizona State player became the first winner of college baseball’s Golden Spikes Award in 1978?

Answer: Bob Horner, who died in May at 68. The Sun Devil slugger won the inaugural Golden Spikes in 1978 and was the 1977 College World Series MVP before going No. 1 overall to the Atlanta Braves. This year’s award winner is set to be announced today.