The "Eagle" is named in honor of Bob Bennett who won the award the first two years it was given. Bob is a full-blooded Lakota Souix whose Indian name is "One Eagle". The award is not intended to be a most valuable pitcher award, it is given to the pitcher who is a role model for the young fans, displays team spirit and sportsmanship, and whom the Boosters most enjoyed watching pitch during the season. All Stars pitchers are eligible for the award regardless of number of games played or the pitcher's status (promoted, traded, disabled, etc.). The Boosters vote by secret ballot and the award isn't known until the presentation at the End-of-Season Banquet.
1996
& 1997: Bob Bennett
1998:
Kevin Gunther
1999: Allen Levrault
2000 & 2001: Derek Lee
2002: David Pember
2003: Matt Parker
2004: Paul Stewart
2005: Dennis Sarfate