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For the first time in four seasons, Cal Poly’s baseball program has cracked the national polls, earning top‑25 placements in four major publications and securing a historic Super Regional appearance.
The Mustangs' first Super Regional appearance reflects a season of resilience, key performances, and a program poised for future growth.
The Mountaineers clinched their inaugural College World Series appearance with a dominant 17-1 win, setting the stage for a showdown against Troy.
West Virginia University and Cal Poly are set to meet in a three‑game super regional beginning June 5, with the winner heading to Omaha for the College World Series. Both programs are making their inaugural appearances, promising a competitive series broadcast on ESPN2.
West Virginia University and Cal Poly will meet in a best‑of‑three super regional starting June 5, with ESPN2 broadcasting the action. Key players like Armani Guzman and Carson Turnquist headline a matchup defined by small‑ball tactics and historic firsts.
The first-ever meeting between West Virginia and Cal Poly in the NCAA Super Regionals promises a clash of resilience and momentum as both teams vie for a spot in the College World Series.
From a surprise regional sweep to a showdown with West Virginia, Cal Poly's unlikely journey captures national attention.
After a series of stunning upsets, Cal Poly advances to the Morgantown Super Regional, where they will meet West Virginia in a best‑of‑three showdown.
The Mustangs are set to play their first NCAA Super Regional against West Virginia, with a potential berth in the Men's College World Series on the line.
Cal Poly’s 14‑1 win over St. Mary’s kept the team unbeaten in the regional, highlighted by Tayman’s 17th home run and a six‑run fourth inning.
The Mustangs routed Saint Mary's 14-0, highlighted by Ryan Tayman's program-record 17th homer and a collective offensive onslaught that left the opposition scrambling.
Cal Poly's offense exploded with six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the sixth, powered by home runs from Ryan Tayman and Cam Hoiland, while Carson Turnquist delivered a strong pitching outing. Meanwhile, UCLA rallied in the ninth to eliminate Virginia Tech, keeping the regional finals alive.
Cal Poly defeated Virginia Tech 6-2 in the Los Angeles Regional, with Griffin Naess delivering a seven-inning performance and Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini driving the offense. The Mustangs now face Saint Mary's after the Gaels upset UCLA.
Cal Poly’s baseball program has integrated KinaTrax, a $500,000 motion‑tracking system, to refine pitching and hitting mechanics, becoming the first West Coast college to do so with support from Major League Baseball and a donor network.
Cal Poly’s consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances highlight both the team’s dominance under Coach Larry Lee and the challenges posed by a metrics-driven selection process that favors power-conference teams.
An alumni‑driven campaign seeks to raise $5 million for scholarships, matching each contribution and reshaping Cal Poly’s baseball future.
A clutch sixth‑through‑eighth inning rally, led by Cam Hoiland’s perfect game and Nick Bonn’s record‑tying save, propelled Cal Poly to a 4‑2 victory over UC Santa Barbara, setting up a showdown for an NCAA Regional berth.
Griffin Naess and Steele Murdock delivered a masterful duel, with Naess securing a 1-0 victory over UC San Diego, while the Cal Poly squad prepares for a showdown against UC Santa Barbara.
Gabe Riedel leveraged his quantitative skills to build a data‑driven program for Cal Poly Baseball, leading to conference titles and a new role with the Seattle Mariners.
The Mustangs earned a conference‑best 11 All‑Big West selections, highlighted by Larry Lee’s second Coach of the Year honor and standout performances from Ryan Tayman, Alejandro Garza and Nate Castellon.
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara are co‑champions of the Big West after identical 22‑8 records, with the Mustangs preparing for a tournament clash against UC San Diego.
Cal Poly’s offense, led by Ryan Tayman and Alejandro Garza, faces Long Beach State in a series that could determine the conference champion and the NCAA tournament seed
Cal Poly’s baseball squad celebrated its 30th victory of the season, extending a three‑year streak and putting the Mustangs in a tight race for the Big West title.
The Mustangs rallied in the eighth and ninth innings, tallying five and three runs respectively, to finish a three-game sweep and improve to 30-21.