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Arizona State's standout sophomore, Landon Hairston, has committed to returning for a junior season in 2027, a move that could reignite the program's quest for a College World Series berth after decades of near misses.
Baseball America’s latest awards highlight Landon Hairston’s record‑breaking performance and Nu’u Contrades’ standout contributions, underscoring Arizona State’s rise as a national contender
Baseball America’s 2026 College All‑America teams highlight a concentration of talent from powerhouse programs, with Georgia Tech and Texas each placing three players on the first team. Standout hitters and pitchers from across the nation earned recognition, setting the stage for an exciting MLB draft.
Landon Hairston, a First Team All‑American outfielder, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, marking the tenth time a Sun Devil has reached the award’s final round.
The Sun Devils fought valiantly in Lincoln, but situational hitting and a controversial call paved the way for Ole Miss to claim a 5‑4 victory in ten innings.
Arizona State’s baseball team rallied past Nebraska 11‑8, driven by Dominic Smaldino’s grand slam and solid pitching from Colby Guy and Derek Schaefer, and now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Ole Miss.
The Huskers' 43‑17 campaign concluded with an 11‑8 defeat to Arizona State in the Lincoln Regional, a game marked by early fireworks, a mid‑game tie, and a late push that couldn't overcome the Sun Devils' lead.
The fifth game of the Lincoln Regional will decide which team advances, following Ole Miss's 6-3 victory over Nebraska.
Arizona State's Kole Klecker delivered eight shutout innings, while the Sun Devils' bats exploded in the fifth and sixth frames, securing a 17-0 win over South Dakota State.
The Sun Devils erupted for 17 runs on 11 hits, highlighted by Nu’u Contrades and Austen Roellig’s slam‑hits, while pitcher Kole Klecker delivered a shutout with a personal best in strikeouts.
The No. 22 Sun Devils battled Ole Miss through 14 innings, striking out 18 batters and delivering nine consecutive scoreless frames, but a late offensive slump sealed a 7-6 defeat and a matchup with South Dakota State.
The second‑seeded Rebels confront the third‑seeded Sun Devils in a rain‑shortened game that featured dramatic home runs, a milestone homer, and a broadcast on ESPN2.
A look at the pitching and hitting dynamics of the four teams competing in the Lincoln regional, highlighting key storylines and statistical strengths.
An analysis of the key statistical categories that have emerged from the 2026 college baseball season, highlighting top players and their standout metrics.
The Sun Devils, seeded third, aim to break a 14‑year drought and return to the College World Series, confronting a Mississippi team with a deep bullpen and a potent offense led by standout hitters.
After defeating Oral Roberts, the Jackrabbits head to Nebraska to face a familiar opponent in a regional that also includes Ole Miss and Arizona State.
After a 17‑year absence, the Nebraska baseball team will host an NCAA Regional at Hawks Field, facing South Dakota State, Ole Miss and Arizona State, with a strong chance to advance to the College World Series.
Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.
The Sun Devils will open against Ole Miss on May 29, facing a field that also features Nebraska, South Dakota State and Ole Miss, while key players look to build on last year’s early exit.
A decisive sixth‑inning surge and an eighth‑inning burst secured a 7‑3 win for West Virginia over Arizona State, setting up a championship clash with Kansas.
The ninth‑ranked West Virginia University baseball team defeated 21st‑ranked Arizona State 7‑3 in Surprise, Arizona, securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship final against the Kansas Jayhawks.
Landon Hairston was named Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the conference in multiple offensive categories, while the Sun Devils gear up for the tournament beginning May 19.
With a 36‑18 record, ASU prepares to open the Big 12 Tournament against Cincinnati, led by Player of the Year Landon Hairston and guided by coach Willie Bloomquist.
Arizona State’s Landon Hairston was selected as the Big 12 Player of the Year after a record‑breaking season, a honor that places him among the conference’s most dominant hitters as the team prepares to face Cincinnati in the upcoming tournament.