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Even after an unexpected loss in the Los Angeles Regional, UCLA’s baseball squad saw four of its standout players recognized on the National College Baseball Hall of Fame All‑American team.
Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, securing the John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year.
UCLA's baseball team welcomes transfer‑portal center fielder Brandon Leon, whose .458 batting average and 33 steals at College of the Desert signal a potent offensive addition. His arrival comes as the program seeks to fill gaps left by recent departures and strengthen the bullpen.
UCLA football under Bob Chesney is climbing the rankings with a top‑15 recruiting class, while the baseball team captures national awards, reflecting a unified push for excellence on and off the field.
Nevada Sports Net outlines recent schedule additions for the Wolf Pack, critiques a proposed MLB draft overhaul, and celebrates Las Vegas athletes who captured Gatorade player‑of‑the‑year honors
Major League Baseball’s new draft proposal would slash the number of selections, eliminate high school eligibility, and require players to complete at least two college seasons before entering the draft, a move that has ignited debate among coaches and administrators.
Mulivai Levu secures his second consecutive ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove, showcasing elite defensive stats and a strong offensive record, while UCLA teammates Rach Cholowsky and Will Gasparino also earn accolades and prepare for the upcoming MLB Draft.
The Bruins are reshaping their roster after an early NCAA Tournament exit, adding a proven outfielder and eyeing potential draft decisions for a key center fielder.
UCLA’s baseball program, once the nation’s top seed, is turning to the transfer portal to fill gaps after a surprising tournament exit. New arrivals and draft uncertainties shape the team’s path forward.
Outfielder Payton Brennan has entered the transfer portal, joining two other Bruins who have left the program this month, reshaping the team’s outfield heading into the next campaign.
The latest national awards recognize standout performances in college baseball, highlighting Nebraska’s Dylan Carey, UCLA’s John Savage and a host of other Big Ten standouts.
UCLA’s John Savage received the Skip Bertman award, his team posted a program‑record 52 wins, and several players captured national player of the year accolades.
John Savage leads UCLA to a record 52‑win season, earning Skip Bertman Coach of the Year honors while a host of other national awards highlight a remarkable year for the sport.
UCLA’s baseball team finished the regular season with a program‑record 52 wins, topped the nation’s rankings, and collected a suite of individual honors, including the Skip Bertman Coach of the Year award for John Savage.
Coach John Savage was honored as Skip Bertman Coach of the Year after UCLA’s record‑setting 52‑win season, a run that included a perfect Big Ten sweep and a host of national player awards.
The College Baseball Foundation celebrated the 2026 season with a suite of awards that highlighted offensive brilliance, pitching dominance, and coaching excellence.
UCLA head coach John Savage was named the 2026 Skip Bertman Coach of the Year after guiding his team to a historic 52‑8 record and a wire‑to‑wire No. 1 ranking.
Evan Dempsey’s historic back‑to‑back John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year award highlights a season of dual‑role excellence for Florida Gulf Coast.
Despite an early tournament exit, UCLA’s baseball program yields top draft prospects, with Roch Cholowsky leading a list that also includes Logan Reddemann and Will Gasparino.
UCLA’s dominant regular season gave way to a surprising tournament loss, yet the program’s top prospects are projected as high picks in the upcoming MLB draft.
From family‑driven Little League roots to international analytics projects, JJ Svenson is set to join the Detroit Tigers as an analytics associate after graduating from UCLA.
UCLA finished the season with a 48‑6 record and a Big Ten title, but key departures and a early tournament exit set the stage for a reshaped 2027 roster.
UCLA entered the College World Series as the top seed but was eliminated in the first round by Saint Mary's, a result that analysts labeled the season's biggest letdown.
Despite a historic 48‑7 regular season and the top overall seed, UCLA fell in the first round of the NCAA tournament, a collapse that has sparked discussion about injuries, draft prospects and the program's future.