North Dakota: Darin Erstad
Career Stats & Awards: .282/.336/.407, 1697 H, 124 HR, 699 RBI, 913 R, 179 SB, World Series (2002), 32.3 WAR
Before taking over coaching duties at the University of Nebraska in 2012, Erstad enjoyed a successful career spanning 14 years. The bulk of Erstad’s success came in Anaheim. While with the Angels, Erstad was selected to two All-Star teams, won three Gold Gloves, and helped the Angels win the 2002 World Series. En route to the title, Erstad was electric. The Angel hit .421 in the ALDS against the Yankees, .364 with a homer in the ALCS against Minnesota, and .300 with a homer and three doubles in a seven-game triumph over the San Francisco Giants.