
St. John’s Baseball Team Preps for Inaugural Orlando Baseball Classic
The Red Storm, fresh from a historic Super Regional run, will test its mettle against a field of NCAA Tournament qualifiers in Florida.
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The Red Storm, fresh from a historic Super Regional run, will test its mettle against a field of NCAA Tournament qualifiers in Florida.

From February 26 to 28, UCF and five other NCAA programs will compete in the first Orlando Baseball Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports, offering fans a blend of high‑level play and Disney attractions.

Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been on the injured list since May 31 with a rib stress fracture. His history of unusual injuries and reluctance to share clear recovery updates have sparked debate, especially when contrasted with Derrick Rose’s cautious approach.

The St. John's baseball program has earned its eleventh straight American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award, posting a 3.59 cumulative GPA and joining four other BIG EAST schools in the honor.

St. John's University pitcher Liam O'Leary was selected in the 15th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, capping a season that saw him lead the team in wins, innings and strikeouts while earning multiple conference honors.

The Red Storm finished the 2026 season ranked in all four major national polls, captured conference titles, and posted a 6‑2 postseason record under Coach Mike Hampton.

Mike Hampton was named the ABCA/ATEC Northeast Region Coach of the Year after guiding St. John's to a historic NCAA Tournament run and a top‑25 national ranking.

Alumni and supporters gathered at The Woodside Club for the Jack Kaiser Golf Classic, where Mary Pat Beirne received the Jack Kaiser Advocate Award and the baseball program celebrated its historic season.

A seventh‑inning bat flip by Alabama’s John Lemm ignited a dugout clash, but umpires chose not to eject him, allowing Alabama to advance toward the championship without suspension.

Fresh off a BIG EAST Tournament championship, the St. John's baseball team enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a fourth seed, marking its 39th appearance and setting up a showdown with Florida State.

The Red Storm finished the regular season at 30-24, capturing the BIG EAST Regular Season Championship and preparing for a showdown with Creighton in the conference tournament.

UConn sweeps the major individual awards, St. John’s coaching staff is recognized, and the conference reveals its All‑Conference teams ahead of the championship at Prasco Park.