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After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the University of New Orleans baseball team found an unexpected refuge at New Mexico State, forging a partnership that saved a program and inspired hope across the Gulf Coast
Veteran Michigan baseball coach Tracy Smith steps into a new role with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team, bringing decades of mentorship, social‑media insight and a family‑centric philosophy to the national stage.
Wake Forest University announced the addition of Tyler Dawson as an assistant coach, highlighting his experience at Air Force, Cleveland Community College, and his role in developing MLB draft picks.
Tyler Dawson, who helped the Air Force Falcons secure a Mountain West championship and develop multiple All‑Conference players, is now an assistant coach at Wake Forest, where head coach Tom Walter expects his expertise to boost the program’s hitting and infield performance.
Terry Rooney, a proven talent evaluator with championship experience at LSU, has joined Wake Forest's baseball staff to lead recruiting efforts and help the program break through to the national stage.
The recent MLB Draft highlighted the talent emerging from Wake Forest's baseball program, with five players selected across multiple rounds, and several top prospects choosing to sign with the university.
Kade Lewis becomes the first Wake Forest player drafted in the fourth round, while four teammates join him across the early rounds, underscoring the university's strong draft pipeline.
From July 11‑15, 2026, the United States will compete in Taiwan’s first World Collegiate Baseball Championship, facing Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan in a schedule steeped in tradition, while a 21‑school roster and a 150‑year coaching legacy promise a compelling showcase streamed across MLB’s digital properties.
Former South Carolina pitching recruiter Terry Rooney has taken a new role at Wake Forest, where his arrival coincides with a wave of transfers and staff reassignments that are reshaping the ACC landscape.
Wake Forest University announced the hiring of Terry Rooney, whose extensive coaching career spans LSU, South Carolina and several other programs, to lead its baseball recruiting efforts.
University of Georgia graduate Kolby Branch earns a spot on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, bringing his Gold Glove defense and strong bat to a five‑day tournament that also features a deep Bulldogs season.
USA Baseball has announced a 28‑player squad that will compete in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, scheduled for July 11‑15, 2026.
The roster, announced ahead of exhibition games in North Carolina and Virginia, includes players from Mississippi State and other SEC schools, with managers Dan Hartleb and Rick Eckstein set to lead the Stars and Stripes squads before the team heads to Taiwan for the first ever collegiate world championship.
The 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series will take place March 5‑7 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, featuring six teams, live streaming on FloSports, and proceeds benefiting Shriners Children’s.
The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn pledged $100 per home run to Victory Junction during the 2026 season, raising $6,000 and accumulating $19,500 over three years, with leaders from both organizations praising the community impact.
Evan Dempsey, a two‑way star for Florida Gulf Coast, has been selected to the First Team All‑American roster by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings for the second straight year, a distinction that marks a milestone for his program and underscores his all‑around impact.
Fourteen experienced coaches will guide 56 elite non‑draft‑eligible players through a week‑long camp in North Carolina and Virginia before the team heads to Taiwan for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship.
Former Wake Forest associate head coach Bill Cilento is set to lead the hitting development for South Carolina, bringing a proven track record of offensive success and a deep connection to the program.
Tommy Harrison's outstanding 2026 campaign earned him All‑America Third Team recognition, a new school RBI record and a host of conference honors, underscoring his impact on Miami baseball.
Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs has been named an assistant for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, a role he calls the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. His appointment marks a rare shift in the team's traditional selection pattern.
Matt Hobbs, the University of Arkansas pitching coach, has been named an assistant for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team tryouts and the first-ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, a milestone in his lifelong baseball journey.
Arkansas baseball pitching coach Matt Hobbs is set to guide the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan this July, marking his first national team coaching assignment.
Head baseball coach Jonathan Hernandez of Bethune‑Cookman University has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp staff, where he will guide the Stars Team before heading to the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.
USA Baseball finalizes a 14‑coach roster for the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp, blending veteran expertise with fresh leadership ahead of competition in Taiwan.