America 250: Vote on Treasure Coast's all-time best from softball

Between state champions, national champions and stars that have shined on the high school and college level, softball is an important part of the athletic fabric on the Treasure Coast. USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time in conjunction with the United States' 250th anniversary . Additionally, the USA TODAY Network will highlight the roots of the country’s sports culture: the high school athletes and sports figures who shaped communities and defined their states.

This will include trailblazers and trendsetters whose influence reaches beyond championships and statistics. First, we are going to take a look at athletes in their individual sports. This week, we're honoring the stars of baseball.

It was no easy task to narrow this list down with so many impactful figures hailing from the Treasure Coast. Listed in alphabetical order, the players on the list were all high school standouts before moving on while the coaches were all champions at their respective level. More American 250: Treasure Coast's all-time best from baseball More: Treasure Coast's all-time best from boys basketball More: Vote on Treasure Coast's all-time best from girls basketball Dale Atkinson The first person on this list has guided Indian River State College to national prominence through his 26 years as head coach.

The Martin County High School graduate led the Lady Pioneers to NJCAA National Championships in 2002 and 2024 while winning 79 percent of his games. IRSC has won 18 Southern Conference Championships, four Florida state titles, six FCCAA region 8 crowns and recorded six top-five finishes in the NJCAA Tournament. A former NFCA Coach of the Year, Atkinson has been inducted into the FSCAA Hall of Fame and IRSC Hall of Fame.