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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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 season will be remembered for Cal Poly's breakout performance, highlighted by All‑American selections for Ryan Tayman and Nick Bonn, record‑setting statistics, and a conference sweep that propelled the Mustangs into the national spotlight.
Five UCLA players are projected to be selected in the upcoming MLB Draft, highlighted by top prospect Roch Cholowsky and a mix of pitching and hitting standouts.
Despite a heartbreaking loss to Saint Mary’s in the NCAA Tournament, UCLA’s baseball squad celebrated a two‑season stretch that topped 100 wins, captured a Big Ten title and returned to the College World Series. Coach John Savage lauds the players’ dedication, while top prospect Roch Cholowsky and several teammates prepare for the 2026 MLB Draft, leaving the program in a stronger position than before.
An on‑field gesture meant for his parents was misread as taunting, leading to an ejection and a one‑game suspension for Georgia’s top hitter.
UCLA’s historic 52‑win campaign concluded with a heartbreaking 10‑inning defeat to Saint Mary’s, highlighted by key hits from Dean West, Ian Armstrong and a walk‑off RBI single by Makoa Sniffen.
After building a three‑run lead, the Bruins saw their offense stall and a mid‑game pitching change backfire, allowing Saint Mary's to clinch a 5‑4 victory and extend a rare pattern of top seeds falling short.
The Bruins' dominant campaign concluded with a tenth‑inning walk‑off, ending a streak of series unbeaten runs and prompting a respectful handshake between coaches.
UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, extending its season and setting up a do-or-die showdown.
The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.
UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, thanks to key hits from Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call.
The No. 1 overall seed UCLA was upset by Saint Mary's in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, forcing the Bruins into an elimination game against Virginia Tech.
A 3-2 loss to Saint Mary's tested UCLA's depth, with injuries to second baseman Aidan Aguayo and outfielder Payton Brennan compounding earlier absences of ace Logan Reddemann and center fielder Will Gasparino.
The top‑seeded UCLA Bruins were upset by Saint Mary’s, with Jacob Johnson’s two solo home runs exposing a brittle offense and the suspension of key player Will Gasparino.
UCLA entered the NCAA Regionals as the nation’s top seed but was upset by St. Mary's in a 3‑2 thriller. Injuries and a poor offensive night added to the Bruins' woes, and they now face a must‑win game on Saturday.