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UCLA’s baseball program is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, adding standout infielder Taylor Kirk and outfielders Brandon Leon and Isaac Wachsmann, while ace pitcher Logan Reddemann heads to the MLB Draft. The moves come as the team seeks to bounce back from a season that saw them finish outside the Super Regionals despite entering as the nation’s top‑ranked squad.
The 2026 USA Collegiate National Team will compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, featuring standout talent from Florida, UCLA, and Louisville.
Three Bruins — two pitchers and an infielder — have been named to United States squads that will contest international tournaments this summer.
The Stripes rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Stars in the second game of the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp series, evening the matchup at one game apiece.
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 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 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.
Ethan McElvain, a junior left‑hander transferred from Vanderbilt, has been named a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, given to the nation’s top relief pitcher by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. His 6‑0 record, 1.03 ERA and 52 strikeouts have positioned him for the award to be announced in Omaha.
UCLA finished the season with a 48‑6 record and a Big Ten title, but key departures and a early tournament exit set the stage for a reshaped 2027 roster.
After finishing the regular season with a 48‑7 record and a perfect 28‑2 mark in the Big Ten, UCLA entered the College World Series as the top overall seed. The Bruins fell to Saint Mary's in extra innings, prompting several players to consider the transfer portal.
The UCLA Bruins saw a dominant regular season evaporate in a walk‑off loss to Saint Mary’s, raising questions about their postseason resilience and future direction.
The top-seeded Bruins fell to the 10th-inning walk-off single of Makoa Sniffen, marking only the second time a No. 1 overall seed has been eliminated in the regional round since 1999.
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.
Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer forced a win for Saint Mary’s, leaving UCLA to regroup against Virginia Tech or Cal Poly in a Saturday elimination game.
Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer lifts Saint Mary’s to a 3‑2 upset over top‑seeded UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional opener
UCLA’s flawless 48‑12 record in its second year of Big Ten play underscores a dominant campaign, highlighted by a 2‑run, six‑hit effort against Saint Mary’s in a Friday afternoon showdown.
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.
UCLA concluded a dominant campaign with a No.1 national ranking, capturing the Big Ten Tournament with walk‑off wins and securing the top seed in the upcoming College World Series.
UCLA will open the Los Angeles regional of the 2027 NCAA Baseball Championship at home, bringing a potent offense and a deep, albeit injury‑depleted, pitching staff.
UCLA opens its 2027 NCAA Baseball Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium, relying on a reshaped pitching staff to chase a national title.
UCLA completed a historic 48‑6 campaign, captured the Big Ten regular‑season title and earned multiple player and coach awards, now preparing to face Purdue in the conference tournament.
UCLA's 48‑6 regular season earned them the top seed, a potential showdown with USC, and a strategic approach that embraces a timely loss for postseason readiness.
UCLA’s baseball team concluded a dominant 48-6 season, highlighted by seven First-Team All-Big Ten selections, Player of the Year Roch Cholowsky, Coach of the Year John Savage, and a pipeline of talent headed for the majors.