USC Gives Andy Stankiewicz Contract Extension, So Will It Commit To Baseball?

USC announced baseball coach Andy Stankiewicz has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season. The extension is not a surprise but did Stankiewicz extract any commitments from USC in terms of improved NIL or resources? Several of USC’s best players have transferred out, disillusioned over the way USC has treated the baseball program. A contract extension solves a potential headache for USC because it … Continue reading USC Gives Andy Stankiewicz Contract Extension, So Will It Commit To Baseball?

USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!

I’ve been told the dimensions at the new Dedeaux Field will be smaller next season. Well, here’s an issue that has already arisen. People who park in the structure beyond the stadium are complaining that their cars are being hit by baseballs. In the old days, it took a a strong blast to get a baseball into the parking structure behind right field. But that … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!

Former USC Baseball Player/Coach Terry Dedeaux Dies

Terry Dedeaux, a member of two USC baseball NCAA championship teams and son of legendary coach Rod Dedeaux, died on June 25 from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 74. Terry played second base at USC and was a member of the 1972 and ’73 Trojan baseball teams that won back-to-back College World Series Championships. He was co-manager of the USC JV baseball team … Continue reading Former USC Baseball Player/Coach Terry Dedeaux Dies

USC Goes Down Meekly In Corvallis

Oregon State routed USC, 9-0, today to end the Trojans’ season. USC was outscored, 23-1, in its final two games of the season. It got completely dominated in all areas but I was surprised how bad the defense looked the final two games. Oregon State will now host Florida State in the Super Regional. USC will prepare for next season at the new Dedeaux Field. … Continue reading USC Goes Down Meekly In Corvallis

It’s Do-Or-Die For USC Baseball Today

USC plays Oregon State today at 3 p.m. PT and the winner goes to the Super Regional. The game is supposed to be on ESPNU but who knows with the way ESPN handles college baseball. Sunday night’s game got switched to ESPN2 about 30 minutes before the first pitch. The Trojans lost to Oregon State, 14-1, and the second inning was a debacle. USC took … Continue reading It’s Do-Or-Die For USC Baseball Today