answersLogoWhite

0

College Baseball

This category is for questions relating to college baseball teams, players as well as their history, origins and records.

338 Questions

What were the most runs scored in a college baseball game?

Bridgewater State (MA) beat Newbury College (MA) when Newbury was a 1st year program 57-1.

Who has the deepest and shallowest NCAA D1 outfield fences?

The deepest NCAA Division 1 outfield fences vary from school to school. However, the deepest fences are typically found in the Big 12 and Pac 12 Conferences. The following is a list of the teams with the deepest outfield fences in Division 1:

  • Texas Longhorns (416 feet)
  • Arizona State Sun Devils (415 feet)
  • Oregon State Beavers (401 feet)
  • Missouri Tigers (400 feet)
  • Cal Golden Bears (399 feet)

On the other hand, the shallowest NCAA Division 1 outfield fences are typically found in the Atlantic 10 and Big East Conferences. The following is a list of teams with the shallowest outfield fences in Division 1:

  • Fordham Rams (325 feet)
  • George Washington Colonials (325 feet)
  • Richmond Spiders (325 feet)
  • St. John's Red Storm (325 feet)
  • St. Bonaventure Bonnies (325 feet)

Overall, there is a large range of outfield fence depths in Division 1 college baseball, but the Big 12 and Pac 12 Conferences are home to some of the deepest fences, while the Atlantic 10 and Big East Conferences are home to the shallowest fences.

Who is Donovan Violette?

Donovan Violette was among the top eight individuals in the entire regional competition of CT, enabling him to participate in the countdown round. In this round, he finished in fourth place, taking home a trophy.

Has Wisconsin ever won a National Championship?

Wisconsin has made it to the NCAA Final Four four times in its history - back-to-back trips in 2015 and 2014, in 2000, and in 1941, when it won the national championship.

What is the average height of NCAA baseball players?

The average height of a college point guard is probably around 6'. A shooting guard is probably 6'4" to 6'5".

Who threw the first no-hitter in Men's College World Series history?

Bumpus Jones of the Cincinnati Reds is the only pitcher to have thrown a no hitter in his first MLB game. The date was October 15, 1892 and he no hit the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 7-1. Jones pitched seven more games in the 1893 season and then was out of baseball for good.

There have been two other pitchers that have thrown no hitters in their first MLB start.

Bobo Holloman of the 1953 St. Louis Browns threw a no hitter in his first major league start on May 6, 1953 against the Philadelphia Athletics, winning 6-0. Holloman made his MLB debut in relief earlier on April 18 of 1953 and had pitched four games in relief before pitching his no hitter. Holloman also went 2 for 3 with a sacrifice bunt and 3 RBIs in the game. Holloman's only season in MLB was 1953. Ted Breitenstein of the St. Louis Browns of the American Association threw a no hitter in his first start on October 4, 1891 against the Louisville Colonels. He had pitched 19 innings in relief before getting his first start. Breitenstein pitched for 11 years in MLB and threw four no hitters.

What does a high school baseball player write to a college coach?

Tell him your current school, accomplishments, positions you play, references from teams you've played on and give him your coaches, scouts (if possible ) names and ph. numbers. Also list your GPA, SAT or ACT scores.

How many national championships does University of Texas have in baseball?

University of Texas won the national championship six times: 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, and 2005.

Who is the all time college baseball HR leader?

Josh Gibson of the Negro leagues. No. 20 was awesome, better than Ruth. If you mean MLB then obviously it was Aaron, and is now Bonds.

Sorry missed "college". That would be the ex-Texas Ranger, Pete Incaviglia with 100 HR.