Cincinnati junior outfielder Derrick Pitts has earned a place on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will travel to Taiwan for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship this July.
The tournament runs from July 11 through July 15 and features squads from the United States, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea, each playing three pool‑play matches before entering an elimination bracket.
Pitts arrives with a .329 batting average, 42 runs batted in, 12 doubles and six home runs from the 2026 NCAA season, performances that earned him two spots on SportsCenter's Top 10.
His selection marks the first time a University of Cincinnati player has been chosen for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, a milestone that highlights the program's upward trajectory.
The championship was founded through a collaboration between USA Baseball, the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association and the Japan University Baseball Federation, underscoring its international scope.
Beyond his individual stats, Pitts helped the Bearcats secure a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, reinforcing the team's growing competitiveness.
A Historic Moment for Cincinnati Baseball
Pitts' inclusion not only celebrates his personal achievements but also signals a new era for Bearcats baseball, as the program aims to produce more national‑team talent in the coming years.
The upcoming games will be streamed live, giving supporters across the country a chance to follow Pitts and his teammates as they compete on an international stage.