BYU Baseball: The Road to the College World Series

BYU baseball is headed to the College World Series! Follow their road to the CWS and get all the latest news and highlights here.

Introducing the BYU baseball team – who they are and what they’ve accomplished

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Baseball Team is a Division I college baseball team in the United States The team is a member of the West Coast Conference and plays its home games at Larry H. Miller Field in Provo, Utah.

The team has been to the College World Series four times, most recently in 2016. They have won the West Coast Conference championship fourteen times, most recently in 2019.

The BYU baseball team is coached by Mike Littlewood. He has been the Head Coach since 2013. Prior to becoming the head coach he was an Assistant Coach at BYU from 2003 to 2012.

Some of the notable players who have played for BYU include Brandon Eyring, Stephen Wells, Eric Weaver, and MarkAnderson.

The journey to the College World Series – how BYU got there

The Brigham Young University (BYU) baseball team had an impressive run in the 2019 season, ultimately earning a spot in the College World Series This was no small feat – BYU had to win several key games and beat out some strong competition to get there. Here’s a look at the road that led BYU to the College World Series

In order to even be eligible for the College World Series teams have to first make it into the NCAA tournament BYU did this by winning the West Coast conference tournament The WCC tournament is a double-elimination format, meaning that a team has to lose two games before they’re out of contention. BYU won their first game against Pepperdine, then lost to San Diego This sent them into the loser’s bracket, where they had to win every game from then on out in order to keep their season alive. BYU did just that, winning five straight games – against Pepperdine, Gonzaga, San Diego and finally Loyola Marymount twice. This last victory earned them the WCC Championship Title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA tournament is made up of 64 teams total, which are divided into four brackets of 16 teams each. BYU was placed into the Louisville bracket and had to play Ole Miss in their first game. This was a close game but ultimately BYU came out on top with a score of 4-3. They then went on to play Indiana State which they easily won with a score of 11-1. This put them up against Louisville – the top seed in their bracket and a team that was widely favored to win the entire tournament. But BYU had other plans; they upset Louisville with a score of 6-3, earning themselves a spot in the Super Regional round.

In order for a team to make it from regionals all the way to Omaha for the College World Series they have to win what’s called a “super regional” series against another team. These best-of-three series are played at campus sites, meaning that one team gets to host all three games if they have a better record than their opponent or if they won their regional tournament as opposed to just being one of 16 host sites chosen ahead of time. Fortunately for BYU, they were able to host their Super Regional series against Mississippi State thanks to their strong performance up until that point. Unfortunately, Mississippi State ended up winning this series 2-1; so while BYU made it further than most teams do in the NCAA tournament their journey ended just short of Omaha.

The College World Series – what to expect

The College World Series (CWS) is Here! For the next two weeks, the nation’s top college baseball teams will be converging on Omaha, Nebraska to compete for the title of College World Series Champion. This year’s field includes some familiar faces, as well as a few first-timers. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect from this year’s CWS.

The CWS is a double-elimination tournament, meaning that once a team loses two games, they are out of the running for the title. The first round of games will be played on Saturday, June 15th, with the Championship game scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th. This year’s field includes eight teams:

– Vanderbilt University
– University of Michigan
– UCLA
– Florida State University
– Texas Tech University
– Kansas State University
– Louisville Cardinals
– Southern Mississippi

The players to watch – the stars of the team

The 2019 BYU Baseball Team is one of the most talented and deepest teams in recent memory. Here are the Key Players that will be leading the Cougars on their march to Omaha.

Pitching staff:
The BYU pitching staff is anchored by two potential all-americans in Senior starter Romney Davies and Junior relief pitcher Brayden McMahan. Davies, who transferred to BYU from Oregon State has been nothing short of dominant this season. McMahan has been lights out in relief, recording 8 saves and a 0.77 ERA.

Infield:
The heart of the BYU lineup is in the infield, where 4 seniors provide leadership and production. Shortstop Zac Willis is the team captain and leads by example on and off the field. First baseman Kesaun Kealoha provides power in the middle of the lineup, batting cleanup. 3rd baseman Brennon Anderson and 2nd baseman Levi Gilham round out the infield and are both crucial parts of the Offense and defense

Outfield:
The outfield is a strength for BYU, with all 3 starters having starting experience at the Division 1 level. Senior right fielder Andrew White was recently named to the watch list for the Golden Spikes Award given to the nation’s top amateur baseball player He is joined by Junior center fielder Brock Whitney and Sophomore Left fielder Nate Favero as proven commodities in the outfield.

The fans – why they’re some of the best in baseball

There are a lot of things that make BYU baseball fans some of the best in the country. First of all, they’re dedicated. They show up to games rain or shine, whether the team is winning or losing. They’re also passionate and knowledgeable about the game. They know all the players and can tell you everything you need to know about the team’s history.

But what really sets BYU Baseball fans apart is their sense of community. They’re always cheering for not just the team, but also for each other. There’s a real sense of camaraderie among BYU baseball fans and it’s one of the things that makes going to games so special.

The coaches – the masterminds behind the team’s success

The coaches of the BYU Baseball team are the masterminds behind the team’s success. They have years of experience and know how to get the best out of their players. They work tirelessly to prepare the team for success and do everything they can to help them achieve their goals.

The opponents – who BYU will have to beat to win it all

In order to win the College World Series BYU will have to beat some tough opponents. Below is a list of the teams that BYU will have to face in order to be crowned champions.

-Oregon State
-LSU
-Texas Tech
-Florida State

These are all tough teams, but BYU has what it takes to win. So make sure to support your Cougars as they battle their way through the tournament!

The journey back – what happens after the College World Series

Every year, the College World Series (CWS) is a highly anticipated event for baseball fans across the country. For the BYU baseball team it’s the culmination of a long journey that starts well before the first pitch is thrown.

The journey back – what happens after the College World Series

For BYU, making it to the CWS is only half the battle. The real challenge comes in trying to make it back again the following year. That’s because after every CWS appearance, the team loses key players to graduation or professional baseball This year will be no different, as BYU will have to replace key contributors such as slugger Brock Ziegler and pitcher Keaton Cenatiempo.

But despite these losses, BYU remains optimistic about its chances of return to Omaha. That’s because the team has a strong nucleus of returning players, led by All-American catcher Maddy Denson. With Denson and other Key Players leading the way, BYU is confident it can make another run at the CWS in 2020.

The legacy – what BYU baseball has accomplished and what it means for the future

As the only Division I college baseball program in the state of Utah, Brigham Young University has had a lot of success in its short history. The team has made it to the NCAA tournament 15 times and the College World Series four times.

In 2000, BYU won the Mountain West conference championship and made it to the NCAA Regional Tournament They won their first game against Virginia Tech but then lost to Long Beach State and were eliminated from the tournament.

In 2001, BYU again made it to the NCAA Regional tournament They won their first game against Clemson, but then lost to Florida State and were again eliminated from the tournament.

In 2002, BYU made it to the NCAA regional tournament for the third consecutive year. They won their first game against Stanford, but then lost to Pepperdine and were once again eliminated from the tournament.

In 2003, BYU made it back to the NCAA regional tournament for the fourth time in five years. They won their first game against Cal State Fullerton but then lost to USC and were eliminated from the tournament.

In 2004, BYU made it back to the NCAA regional tournament for the fifth time in six years. They won their first game against UT Arlington, but then lost to Texas and were once again eliminated from the tournament.

Conclusion – thanks for reading!

Thank you for following us on our journey to the College World Series! We hope you enjoyed reading about our team and got to know us a little better. We are so grateful for all of the support we received from our fans along the way.

We want to give a special thank you to our coach, Mike Littlewood, for leading us to success. He is an incredible coach and an even better person. We are so lucky to have him as our leader.

Thank you again for following us on our journey. Go Cougars!