Oral Roberts Golden Eagles baseball

     College World Series appearances1978, 2023NCAA regional champions1978, 2006, 2023NCAA Tournament appearances1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023Conference tournament champions1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023Regular season conference champions1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Oral Roberts University.^[2] It plays in the NCAA Division I Summit League. The team won the Mid-Con and Summit League regular season and tournament titles for 15 years straight between 1998 and 2012. Upon returning to the Summit League, the team repeated the feat in 2015 and 2016. In 2006, they advanced to the NCAA Super Regional.

Key moments

The ORU baseball team advanced to the College World Series in 1978 and has made 22 NCAA tournament appearances overall.^{[as of?]} In addition, ORU baseball made 15 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances from 1998 to 2012 and played in the regional finals in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011, winning the 2006 Regional Championship. On June 4, 2023, ORU defeated Dallas Baptist University to advance to the Super Regional round of the NCAA tournament.

Notable players

Mike Moore was an ORU standout from 1979–81 and first-round draft pick. He played 14 seasons in the big leagues and was selected an American League All-Star in 1989. He played in consecutive World Series with the Oakland Athletics (1989 and 1990), winning a championship in 1989. Todd Burns (1982–84) was Moore's teammate in Oakland and helped the A's win three straight American League pennants (1988–90) and the 1989 World Series. Keith Lockhart (1985–86) played in the 1999 World Series as a member of the Atlanta Braves and helped that team win five consecutive National League Eastern Division titles. Tom Nieto (1981) played in the 1985 World Series with St. Louis Cardinals and won a championship in 1987 as a member of the Minnesota Twins. Doug Bernier, Michael Hollimon and Steve Holm all made their Major League debuts in 2008. Mike Mason, Keith Miller, Bob Zupcic, Larry Casian and Craig Colbert also played in the Major Leagues.

Notable coaches

Former head coach Larry Cochell guided ORU from 1977–86, leading the school to seven NCAA Regional appearances and the 1978 College World Series. Former coach Sunny Golloway was one of the best skippers in the NCAA Division I, guiding the Golden Eagles to a 294–136 record and five NCAA Regional appearances in seven years at the helm. He was an assistant coach for Team USA in the summer of 2002.

As first year head coach in 2004, Rob Walton guided ORU to the nation's best winning percentage (.820) while also setting a Summit League Conference mark with a 50–11 overall record. The 2004 Golden Eagles were ranked in the Top 20 for 12 consecutive weeks, reaching a high of No. 13 in late May. Walton led ORU to its ninth consecutive Summit League Tournament title and the program's 18th NCAA Regional appearance in 2006. Walton also earned ABCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Golden Eagles to a regional championship and final Top 25 ranking in all three major, a program first. Walton also served as the head coach for USA Baseball's National Team during the summer of 2008.

J. L. Johnson Stadium

J. L. Johnson Stadium has been the home of Golden Eagles baseball since 1978. It hosted its first game on March 6, 1978.

In 2008, a 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m²) facility was added which includes coaches' offices, a state-of-the-art weight room and the Grand Slam Room in which boosters and fans can watch ORU games in a climate-controlled environment. The facility is located down the right-field line.

Johnson Stadium has been host to three NCAA Regionals (1978,1980,1981), 14 conference tournaments, and many All-Americans. Many Major Leaguers have played at Johnson Stadium, including Roger Clemens, Joe Carter, Kirk Gibson, Tony Gwynn, Keith Lockhart, Pete Incaviglia, Kevin McReynolds, Mike Moore, and Robin Ventura.

H.A. Chapman Indoor Practice Facility

The H.A. Chapman Indoor Practice Facility opened in the Fall of 2009. The 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m²) facility, located just west of J. L. Johnson Stadium, features indoor practices areas for both baseball and track & field programs. Built at a cost of $1.2 million, the facility was funded exclusively through private donations, including a lead gift from the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust. The baseball portion of the facility features a regulation-sized infield, three pitching areas and three netted batting cages. The track and field area features a complete pole vault area, high jump pit and long jump and triple jump practice areas.

Mid-Continent Conference/Summit League achievements

• Overall Record of 567–222 (.719)
• 12 Summit League Regular-Season Titles
• 13 Summit League Tournament Titles
• 13 NCAA post-season appearances
• 2006 Regional Champion
• 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009 NCAA Regional Runner-up
• Ranked as high as No. 23 nationally in 2008
• Ranked as high as No. 24 nationally in 2007
• Ranked as high as No. 14 nationally in 2006
• Ranked as high as No. 13 nationally in 2004
• Ranked as high as No. 20 nationally in 2002
• Ranked as high as No. 23 nationally in 1998
• Ranked No. 11 nationally in 1987 year end rankings
• 21 All-Americans
• 10 Freshman All-Americans
• 4 Summit League Players of the Year
• 11 Summit League Pitchers of the Year
• 88 First Team All-Summit league selections
• 42 Second Team All-Summit League selections
• 70 Summit League All-Tournament selections
• 13 Summit League Tournament MVPs

NCAA First-Team All-Americans selections

• 1977 Bob Volk
• 1978 Bill Springman
• 1981 Mike Moore
• 1981 Tom Nieto
• 1982 Keith Mucha
• 1984 Todd Burns
• 1999 Jeff Stallings
• 2004 Dennis Bigley
• 2008 Brian Van Kirk

Major League Baseball

Oral Roberts has had 137 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.^[3]

Golden Eagles in the Major League Baseball Draft

Year Player Round Team 1973 Gregory Davis 14 Orioles 1977 William Springman 1 Pirates 1977 Robert Volk 16 White Sox 1978 Asa Slemp 32 Tigers 1978 Wayne Stone 31 Cubs 1978 Robert Volk 17 Padres 1978 William Springman 7 Angels 1978 George Bjorkman 4 Cardinals 1978 Ron Meridith 4 Astros 1979 Alfredo Mejia 1 Dodgers 1979 Warren Hollier 8 Angels 1980 Mike Mason 1 Rangers 1980 Jeff Heathcock 1 Astros 1980 Mark Bonner 22 Braves 1980 Gary D'Onofrio 13 Astros 1980 Dave Yobs 8 Yankees 1981 Ray Krawczyk 1 Pirates 1981 Bruce Heiser 19 Braves 1981 Robert Macias 18 Padres 1981 Dave Yobs 14 White Sox 1981 Bud Bartholow 11 Phillies 1981 Tom Nieto 3 Cardinals 1981 Kelvin Torve 2 Giants 1981 Mike Moore 1 Mariners 1982 Keith Mucha 31 Athletics 1983 Roger Lewis 19 Athletics 1983 Kenny Houp 16 Reds 1983 Dave Atten 15 Giants 1983 Keith Mucha 14 Orioles 1983 Steven Wolff 13 Padres 1983 Gregory Cottrell 13 Twins 1983 Ron Henika 7 Reds 1984 Todd Burns 7 Athletics 1984 Keith Miller 2 Yankees 1985 Tim McCoy 3 Rangers 1985 Page Odle 34 Pirates 1985 Michael Batesole 14 Dodgers 1985 Joe Dunlap 4 Reds 1986 Michael Shambaugh 28 Orioles 1986 Craig Colbert 20 Giants 1986 Tony Lapoint 19 Cubs 1986 Keith Lockhart 11 Reds 1986 Tim McCoy 6 Giants 1987 Peter Schmidt 38 Phillies 1987 Kyle Irvin 21 Mets 1987 Brad Robinson 19 Reds 1987 Brad Harvick 14 Cardinals 1987 Steve Hecht 5 Giants 1987 Bob Zupcic 1 Red Sox 1988 Sean Grubb 27 Cardinals 1988 Kyle Irvin 23 Royals 1988 Rick Vaughn 18 Blue Jays 1988 Anthony Ward 10 Blue Jays 1989 Jay Franklin 8 Rangers 1990 David Marcon 26 Blue Jays 1991 John O'Brien 34 Cardinals 1991 Paul Meade 9 Indians 1992 Mark Moore 50 Athletics 1993 Bryan Wolff 18 Padres 1995 Nick Kast 60 Cardinals 1995 Harold Frazier 32 Mariners 1996 Brian Rios 18 Tigers 1996 Brandon Marsters 9 Phillies 1997 Brett Casper 8 Giants 1998 Mike Dean 3 Giants 1999 Matt Hoffman 21 Rockies 1999 Jason Clements 19 Athletics 1999 Mike Hill 18 Astros 2000 Bryan Gann 47 Giants 2000 Jordan Gerk 41 Tigers 2000 Ryan Neill 22 Tigers 2000 Mike Rose 15 Expos 2000 Jackson Markert 11 Giants 2001 Trevor Leu 32 Tigers 2001 Michael Rogers 20 Indians 2001 Steve Holm 17 Giants 2002 Stockton Davis 21 Expos 2002 Troy Pickford 8 Tigers 2002 Wilton Reynolds 7 Tigers 2003 David Castillo 7 Athletics 2004 Rene Recio 47 Tigers 2004 Nate Griffin 40 Yankees 2004 Josh Lex 28 Blue Jays 2004 Grant Plumley 9 Yankees 2004 Matt Van Der Bosch 9 Red Sox 2005 Timothy Robertson 31 Tigers 2005 Matt Hancock 27 Red Sox 2005 Travis DeBondt 22 Dodgers 2005 Dennis Bigley 22 Blue Jays 2005 Michael Hollimon 16 Tigers 2006 Tim Torres 23 Astros 2006 Sean Jarrett 20 Rockies 2006 Andy Bouchie 7 Brewers 2007 Chad Rothford 42 Giants 2007 Erik Crichton 20 Tigers 2007 Jake Kahaulelio 20 Reds 2007 Chance Chapman 8 Phillies 2007 Jeremy Hefner 5 Padres 2008 Brendan Duffy 41 Diamondbacks 2008 Ben Petralli 33 Rangers 2008 Carlos Luna 30 Rockies 2008 Michael Jarman 26 Rays 2008 Ryan Groth 22 Angels 2008 Brian Van Kirk 21 Blue Jays 2008 Adam Younger 18 Angels 2008 David Genao 18 Rays 2009 Juan Martinez 46 Giants 2009 Andre Lamontagne 11 Brewers 2009 Mark Serrano 6 Reds 2009 Jerry Sullivan 3 Padres 2010 Dallas Beeler 41 Cubs 2010 Tyler Saladino 7 White Sox 2011 Nick Baligod 40 Blue Jays 2012 Bennett Pickar 11 Tigers 2012 Cam Schiller 7 Rangers 2013 Nathan Goro 27 Angels 2013 Chi Chi Gonzalez 1 Rangers 2014 Gavin Glanz 23 Rockies 2014 Jordan Romano 10 Blue Jays 2014 Jose Trevino 6 Rangers 2015 Jacob McDavid 40 Angels 2015 Guillermo Trujillo 35 Orioles 2015 Xavier Altamirano 27 Athletics 2015 Austin Afenir 25 Yankees 2015 Anthony Sequeira 23 Phillies 2016 Holden Cammack 16 Cubs 2017 Matt Whatley 3 Rangers 2017 Dylan Snypes 15 Mets 2017 Bryce Howe 18 Marlins 2017 Josh McMinn 36 Twins 2018 Kyler Stout 18 Diamondbacks 2018 Cal Hernandez 26 Mariners 2018 Taylor Varnell 29 White Sox 2018 Miguel Ausua 29 Rockies 2018 Justin McGregor 31 Reds 2018 Grant Townsend 34 Blue Jays 2019 Spencer Henson 9 Yankees 2019 Josh McMinn 27 Diamondbacks 2022 Isaac Coffey 10 Red Sox 2022 Jackson Loftin 13 Astros 2023 Jonah Cox 6 Athletics 2023 Cade Denton 6 Rockies 2023 Jacob Widener 9 Royals 2023 Mac McCroskey 20 Angels

See also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball programs

References