
Brett Callahan’s Meteoric Rise to the Major Leagues
A 13th‑round draft pick bursts onto the big‑league stage, delivering a historic hit and helping reshape a program that has produced several MLB alumni.
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A 13th‑round draft pick bursts onto the big‑league stage, delivering a historic hit and helping reshape a program that has produced several MLB alumni.

Skip Bertman, the architect of LSU's baseball resurgence, passed away at 88. His five national titles, record-breaking SEC rate and lasting influence on players and coaches define a legacy that reshaped the sport.

J. Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the 88‑year‑old architect of LSU’s baseball dynasty, died Friday morning in Baton Rouge after a battle with heart complications. His 18‑year tenure reshaped college baseball, boosted attendance, earned five national titles, and left a legacy of mentorship and international success.

A new fund, supported by alumni and the American Baseball Coaches Association, will commission a bronze tribute to Dave Keilitz, celebrating his 456‑203 record, four conference titles and lasting impact on the sport.

UMBC announces Dave Gage as its new baseball head coach, highlighting his proven record of excellence at Stevenson and Mount St. Mary's.

A fund established by alumni and the American Baseball Coaches Association will commission a statue of Dave Keilitz, whose 14‑year tenure at Central Michigan University produced a winning record, multiple conference titles and a lasting legacy in collegiate baseball.

Jim Toman, who guided multiple NCAA programs over a 35‑year span, passed away on August 4, 2023, after a battle with glioblastoma. His legacy includes over 400 wins, national coaching accolades, and a lasting influence on players and peers.

Veteran coach Jim Toman passed away on August 4, 2023, after a battle with glioblastoma. His career spanned decades, multiple programs, and left an indelible mark on the sport.

Jim Toman, a revered figure in collegiate baseball, died on August 4, 2024, at the age of 64 after a battle with glioblastoma. His career touched multiple programs and generations of players.

Jim Toman, a revered figure in NCAA Division I baseball, died on August 4, 2023, after a battle with glioblastoma. Over three and a half decades he amassed more than 400 wins and mentored countless players across several programs.

Veteran coach Jim Toman passed away on August 4, 2024 after a battle with glioblastoma, leaving behind a legacy of over 400 wins, championship‑caliber recruiting classes and mentorship that spanned three decades.

Jim Toman, a revered figure in college baseball, died on August 4, 2024, at age 64 after battling glioblastoma. His 35‑year coaching journey spanned multiple programs and left an indelible mark on the sport.

Jim Toman, a revered coach in NCAA Division I baseball, died after a battle with glioblastoma. His career spanned multiple programs and left an indelible mark on the game.

Veteran coach Jim Toman, celebrated for his mentorship and over 400 wins, passed away on August 4, 2023 after a battle with glioblastoma.

Jim Toman, who spent 35 years shaping NCAA Division I baseball, died on August 4 after a battle with glioblastoma. His journey from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, to the sidelines of several major programs left an indelible mark on the sport.

Jim Toman, who passed away on August 4, 2023, left a lasting imprint on college baseball through his playing days, coaching achievements, and the athletes he mentored.
The Bruins’ baseball squad was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association for its outstanding academic performance, posting the highest GPA among state teams.

Longwood University's baseball program was honored with the 2025‑26 American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award and captured a spot in the Big South tournament final, highlighting a season of athletic and scholarly achievement.

Oakland Baseball announced the hiring of Mike Ruppenthal, a veteran pitching coach with a record of success at Towson and Tyler Junior College, to lead the program’s staff toward a Horizon League championship.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s baseball program has been awarded the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the third straight year, highlighting its sustained commitment to academic achievement alongside athletic performance.

The American Baseball Coaches Association has honored Wartburg College’s baseball program with its Team Academic Excellence Award, recognizing sustained scholarly achievement and a cumulative GPA above 3.0.
The Wabash College baseball team received the 2025‑26 American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting its 3.0+ GPA and joining over 800 programs nationwide in academic recognition.

UNC Wilmington’s baseball program has been recognized for the seventh consecutive season and eighth overall with the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting its dual commitment to athletic and scholarly excellence.

Belmont University has been honored with the 2025‑26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the sixth consecutive year, posting a collective GPA of 3.274 and celebrating the academic feats of Landon Godsey and Jake Maddox.