
Derrick Pitts Shines for Team USA at World Baseball Classic
Derrick Pitts, a standout collegiate outfielder, helped the United States reach the gold medal game before a narrow loss to Japan, showcasing his elite defense and clutch hitting.
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Derrick Pitts, a standout collegiate outfielder, helped the United States reach the gold medal game before a narrow loss to Japan, showcasing his elite defense and clutch hitting.

In a tightly contested match at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship, the U.S. Collegiate National Team broke a seven‑game skid against Japan with a 3‑2 win, highlighted by Easton Hawk's four hitless innings and a combined offensive burst in the second and third frames.

The U.S. collegiate squad edged Japan 3‑2 in Taichung, ending a seven‑game losing streak and positioning itself for a July 14 clash with Korea.

Junior outfielder Derrick Pitts has been named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan from July 11‑15, marking a historic first for the University of Cincinnati.
Derrick Pitts, a rising junior outfielder for the University of Cincinnati, becomes the first Bearcat ever selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, heading to an international championship that features top college talent from four nations.

Derrick Pitts becomes the first Cincinnati Bearcat selected to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, earning a place in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

The league’s 32‑player squad, highlighted by Johnson City Doughboys leads and notable prospects, will face the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team in Cary, North Carolina, on June 29.

The Bearcats baseball team celebrates a breakout season, with standout players earning All‑American honors and a spot in Team USA training camp, setting the stage for a promising 2027 campaign.
The University of Cincinnati’s baseball team will compete in a three‑day showcase next March, meeting longtime rivals Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech, while standout players earn national recognition.

Derrick Pitts, a sophomore outfielder for the Cincinnati Bearcats, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. His standout 2026 season, highlighted by a .329 batting average and ESPN features, positions him as a leading candidate for the upcoming international tournament.

The Bourne Braves fell 4-3 to the Brewster Whitecaps after a strong pitching performance by Brendon Bennett and a late offensive push that came up just short.
Freshman catcher Enzo Infelise was named to the NCBWA Freshman All‑America second team after a breakout season that topped all NCAA freshmen in hits and batting average, earning conference Freshman of the Year and first‑team all‑conference honors.
Three underclassmen from the Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team have announced they will return for the 2027 season, underscoring a program on the rise after back‑to‑back NCAA tournament appearances.
The Bearcats open their Starkville Regional campaign against Louisiana on May 29 at 7 p.m., broadcast on ESPN+, with a roster steeped in tournament experience and fresh confidence.
Despite a 10‑2 defeat in the Big 12 tournament, the Bearcats’ season isn’t over; their history of NCAA appearances and current projections suggest a path forward.
The University of Cincinnati baseball team is three victories away from setting a school‑record 40 wins, a milestone that would secure a Big 12 tournament championship and a guaranteed NCAA Tournament spot.
A seven‑inning contest saw the Bearcats erupt for 13 runs, with Kaysen Raineri dismissed after surrendering three straight homers and coach Tim Tadlock also sent off.