Just a note to USC athletic director Lynn Swann on his golf day. USC baseball just lost to Grand Canyon, 7-3, in the first game of a doubleheader but already lost the series because the Lopes won the first game Friday night. The Trojans are 3-6 and have lost 6 of their past 7 games. They have only played home games. I’ve been hearing for … Continue reading At Least USC Baseball Is Back
You might have read in stories over the weekend on the death of President George H.W. Bush that he captained the Yale baseball team and helped lead them to the 1947 and 1948 College World Series. Well, Yale lost the 1948 College World Series to USC. The Trojans took 2 of 3 games and won the finale, 9-2. It was USC’s first baseball title. The … Continue reading There Is Always A USC Connection
Oregon State baseball coach Pat Casey announced his retirement today. He won three College World Series titles, went to the CWS six times and won 900 games. But . . . he is only 59 years old. Casey is not a big-city guy. However, what does it cost USC to make a run at Casey for its baseball job? I can think of two reasons … Continue reading Someone Tell USC That Pat Casey Retired
Robert Stock, who skipped his senior year of high school to enroll early at USC, finally played in a major-league baseball game today. Stock was drafted as a catcher by the St. Louis Cardinals 10 years ago but eventually switched to pitcher. He played with four different organizations and spent some time playing independent baseball. Stock, who plays for the Padres, pitched the 10th inning … Continue reading Robert Stock, Ex-USC Baseball Player, Makes Big-League Debut 10 Years Later
USC pitcher Solomon Bates was selected in the eighth round by the San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar was drafted in the eighth round by the St. Louis Cardinals. By the way, is USC going to retain Coach Dan Hubbs? There has not been a peep regarding the baseball program since the regular season ended. Are they waiting for some coaches to have their season … Continue reading Two USC Baseball Players Drafted
USC closed out its baseball season with an 8-4 victory over Cal State Northridge at Dedeaux Field. But the Trojans lost 2 of 3 to Northridge and ended the season with a 26-28 record. USC coach Dan Hubbs: “There were some games we left on the table, a little bit here. A little bit there and it’s a totally different season. (Instead of) 26-28, all … Continue reading USC Baseball Season Mercifully Ends
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 