St Bonaventure Baseball: A Look at the Program

St. Bonaventure baseball is one of the most successful programs in the country. A look at the program and what it takes to be a part of it.

Introduction

St. Bonaventure baseball has a long and successful history. The program has produced 28 Major League Baseball (MLB) players, including Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner The Bonnies have also had six players named to MLB All-Star teams.

The Bonnies have been to the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship tournament 11 times and have won four Atlantic 10 conference championships In 2016, the team had an overall record of 33-24 and went 15-9 in conference play

History

St. Bonaventure baseball has a long and storied history. The Bonnies have been playing baseball since 1891 and have been a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference since 1977. The program has produced two Major League Baseball players, Dave Engle and Frank Burke, and has had six players drafted in the first round of the MLB Draft

The Team

Bonnies Baseball has a long and successful tradition, dating back to the team’s first season in 1957. The team has seen many Great players come through the program, including future Major League Baseball (MLB) stars such as Curt Schilling and Jeff Reardon. St. Bonaventure has won 10 conference championships and made seven NCAA Division I Baseball Championship appearances. The Bonnies have also produced 34 MLB draft picks, including four in the first round.

The Field

The home field for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies baseball team is Fred Stevens Park, located on the Olean campus. The facility features both an artificial turf infield and grass outfield. The field dimensions are 325 feet down the foul lines and 375 feet to center field. The outfield wall is eight feet high.

The Fans

The fans are the most important part of any baseball program They provide the support and energy that help to drive the team to success. Without the fans, the game would not be as exciting or entertaining.

St. Bonaventure baseball has some of the most passionate and loyal fans in all of college baseball They are known for their creative cheers and for being loud and supportive throughout the entire game. They travel well, and always bring a great atmosphere to wherever they go.

The fans play a big role in helping to recruiting top talent to St. Bonaventure. The program has seen a lot of success in recent years and that is largely due to the support of the fans.

The Schedule

The St. Bonaventure Baseball Team will play 56 regular season games in 2020. The team will play 27 of those games at home in beautiful St. Bonaventure, New York. The other 29 games will be played on the road.

The Bonnies’ schedule is highlighted by three home games against Big Ten opponents Maryland (April 3-5) and a three-game home set with instate rival Cornell (May 15-17). St. Bonaventure will also travel to Louisville (March 6-8) for a three-game series against the Cardinals, who reached the 2019 College World Series

In all, St. Bonaventure’s 2020 schedule features 16 games against teams that reached the 2019 NCAA tournament eight of which came via victories in their conference tournament to earn an automatic berth.

The Rivalries

Bonaventure baseball’s biggest rivals are St. Francis and Niagara. The three schools are all members of the Atlantic 10 conference and the three programs have been linked together since the conference’s inception in 1976. The three schools have met 277 times on the diamond, with Bonaventure holding a slight 140-135 edge in the all-time series.

The Post-Season

Since the program’s inception in 1956, St. Bonaventure baseball has had great success in the post season. They have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 22 times, with their most recent appearance coming in 2016. They have also won 4 conference championships and 2 Atlantic 10 championships. The Bonnies have made it to the College World Series 3 times, in 1976, 1977, and 1983.

The Future

Heading into the 2019 season, St. Bonaventure Baseball is looking to build on a 2018 campaign in which the program took a big step forward.

Just two years removed from a last place finish in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Bonnies won 20 games in 2018 and earned a spot in the conference tournament Led by Head Coach Larry Warren, the team will look to improve on that record and make a run at an Atlantic 10 title in 2019.

The future looks bright for St. Bonaventure Baseball. With Coach Warren at the helm and a young, talented core of players, the Bonnies are poised to make noise in the conference for years to come.

Conclusion

St. Bonaventure baseball has come a long way in recent years The program has increased its win total in each of the last four seasons and has qualified for the Atlantic 10 tournament in three of the last four years. The team is led by head coach Mark Davis, who has transformed the program into a contender in the Atlantic 10.

The Bonnies have a strong core of players returning for the 2019 season, including All-Conference performers like senior third baseman Josh Meredith and junior pitcher Alex Schmanske. With another year of experience under their belts, St. Bonaventure is poised for another successful season