The Rotary Smith Award was created in
1988
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to honor the most outstanding
college baseball
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player of the year. The award was founded by the Greater
Houston
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Sports Association. In 1996, the
Rotary Club
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of Houston joined the award committee. Prior to the 2004 season, the award was succeeded by the
Roger Clemens Award, honoring the most outstanding college baseball pitcher.
Winners
See also
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List of college baseball awards
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External links
The Rotary Club of Houston
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College baseball trophies and awards in the United States
College baseball player of the year awards in the United States
Rotary International
Awards established in 1988
Awards disestablished in 2004