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June 30, 20251 yr Author Administrator No. Reports: Oregon baseball set to hire San Diego's Matt Florer as new pitching coach After a few weeks of looking, Oregon baseball is expected to hire Matt Florer as its new pitching coach for the 2026 season. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-baseball-matt-florer-new-pitching-coach-hired-for-2026-season-251383074/
July 1, 20251 yr Administrator No. Sounds like a great hire... “Since arriving to San Diego in 2019, Florer has helped guide the Toreros to the most wins and highest winning percentage of any team in the West Coast Conference. In eight seasons within the WCC, Florer has developed seven All-American pitchers as well as twelve All-Conference pitchers.” “Led by one of the nation’s premier pitching staffs, San Diego ranked in the top 25 of every major pitching category (Earned Run Average, WHIP, Hits Allowed Per Nine Innings, Strikeouts Per Nine Innings, Walks Allowed Per Nine Innings, Strikeout-To-Walk Ratio, and Shutouts). The 2024 Toreros’ 41-15 (20-4 WCC) overall record was the 15th best winning percentage of any program in the country. Three of Florer’s pitchers went on to earn National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All American Honors in 2024: Conner Thurman (First Team), Austin Smith (Third Team), and Logan Reddemann (Freshman/Second Team). To tag along with these All-American accolades, Thurman was recognized as a finalist for the 2024 NCBWA Stopper of the Year, Smith was named a finalist for the 2024 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year, and Reddemann earned the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year award. During the 2024 MLB Draft, three of Florer’s pitchers were picked up by professional organizations. Josh Randall became the highest selected collegiate pitcher from the state of California when he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the third round (85th overall pick). With Randall’s selection, Florer has helped develop California’s highest-drafted collegiate pitcher in two of the last three MLB draft classes (2022-2024). Additionally, Drake Frize was later selected in the 17th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Ivran Romero signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins.” Mr. OBD
July 10, 20251 yr Author Administrator No. Oregon baseball lands transfer commitment from RHP Cal ScolariOregon adds another arm to its transfer portal class from former San Diego RHP Cal Scolari.Oregon baseball lands transfer commitment
July 10, 20251 yr Administrator No. A 4.22 ERA in a redshirt freshman season? A ton of upside there to become a starter!Hey, he is from Reno, just as Grayson Grinsell was! Mr. OBD
July 11, 20251 yr No. any other noise on who is headed to Eugene, at least prior to the MLB draft? where is there a good site to follow developments?
July 16, 20251 yr Author Administrator No. Five Oregon Ducks Picked in 2025 MLB Draft: Make Program HistoryThe five Oregon Ducks that were selected within the twenty rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft are tied for the second most in the college baseball program's history (2024, 2023, 2015, 2013 are the others). The record of six players was drafted in the 2011 MLB DraftOregon Ducks On SIFive Oregon Ducks Picked in 2025 MLB Draft: Make Program...After a Big Ten Conference regular season title and hosting an NCAA Tournament Regional in Eugene, five Oregon Ducks were all selected on the second and final d
November 11, 2025Nov 11 Author Administrator No. Ducks Reload During Fall Ball as Wasikowski Eyes Another Title RunOregon head baseball coach Mark Wasikowski breaks down the Ducks' fall camp developments and roster ahead of the 2026 season.
February 3Feb 3 Author Administrator No. Oregon baseball opens season ranked inside Top 25 of coaches pollFebruary is here, so naturally, college baseball is right around the corner.The Oregon Ducks baseball has a promising season ahead of it as coach Mark Wasikowski and his staff try to once again help the program reach the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., in June. The other baseball coaches from around the country seem to think the Ducks have a decent shot at reaching Omaha as Oregon begins the season ranked 23rd in the first USA TODAY Coaches poll of the season.The poll is somehow missing its share of Big Ten Conference teams. Besides the Ducks, UCLA at all the way at No. 2, is the only other Big Ten team in the initial poll.Oregon will start the season with an eight-game homestand at PK Park. The Ducks host George Mason for a four-game series, including a doubleheader on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The next weekend, Oregon hosts Youngstown State in a four-game set that begins on Thursday, Feb. 19.Last season, the Ducks were close, but yet so far away, to making it to the CWS as they finished the year 42-16 in the regular season before being bounced out of the NCAA Regionals. Oregon was stunned after losing to Utah Valley and Cal Poly.
February 4Feb 4 Author Administrator No. Oregon Ducks' Maddox Molony named to Player of the Year watchlistOregon will start the season with an eight-game homestand at PK Park. The Ducks host George Mason for a four-game series, including a doubleheader on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The next weekend, Oregon hosts Youngstown State in a four-game set that begins on Thursday, Feb. 19.
February 8Feb 8 Author Administrator No. A blueprint starting lineup look at the 2026 Oregon Ducks baseball squadHere's a look at what the 2026 Oregon baseball starting lineup may look like this season.
February 11Feb 11 Author Administrator No. First-Time Series at PK Park for Oregon, with Beavers Rivalry Headed to New Hops BallparkOregon and Oregon State will take their rivalry to the Portland metro area this spring, meeting April 14 at 6 p.m. in Hillsboro’s Northwest Elite Baseball Classic at the new Hops Ballpark for the 370th all-time matchup between the in-state programs.https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/first-time-series-at-pk-park-for-oregon-with-beavers-rivalry-headed-to-new-hops-ballpark-273906069/
May 6May 6 Author Administrator No. Oregon In Line To Host Regional; What's At Stake vs. UCLA This WeekendD1Baseball released its latest batch of projections for the NCAA Tournament field. Oregon earned the 16th and final top seed to host a regional round in the projected field. That provides some assurance that the Ducks are headed in the right direction, but there is still some work to do.Oregon's projected regional includes Boston College as the No. 2 seed, Kentucky as the No. 3 seed and Saint Joseph's as the No. 4 seed. The Ducks hosted a regional last season as the No. 12 overall seed, but they were stunningly upset by Utah Valley and Cal Poly, going winless in the postseason on their own field.Taking down UCLA, ranked No. 1 in the RPI rankings, would provide a huge boost to Oregon's chances at hosting. Winning the series, or even winning one game, would greatly benefit the Ducks.However, if the Ducks get swept, the odds of securing a regional at home will be bleak. The Ducks will host USC at home for their final series of the regular season, which would also provide a decent boost to Oregon's RPI ranking if they can claim the series, but if the Ducks fail to get the job done in Los Angeles, they will be playing more for their Big Ten tournament positioning rather than worrying about a regionalhttps://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/05/06/oregon-baseball-projects-host-regional-ucla-weekend-series/89952870007/
May 6May 6 Moderator No. Come on, Diamond Ducks, stop the streak. Hand UCLA its first, second, and third losses in Big Ten play. 🦆🦆🦆😍
May 14May 14 Author Administrator No. Mark Wasikowski challenges Oregon fans to 'dominate' PK Park vs. USChttps://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/05/14/oregon-baseball-mark-wasikowski-usc-series-fans-pk-park/90069144007/
May 17May 17 Moderator No. Here's hoping the Selection committee does right by Oregon 🫰!!!Oregon Ducks On SIOregon's NCAA Tournament Picture Becoming Clearer After W...The Oregon Ducks baseball team closed out their 2026 regular season with an extra innings victory over the USC Trojans. Did this win seal a home slot in an NCAA
June 8Jun 8 Moderator No. Good season; disappointment at the Super Regional.Oregon Ducks On SIWinners And Losers After Oregon Baseball's Super Regional...It was win or go home for the Ducks. Coach Mark Wasikowski and Oregon entered Sunday night's elimination game just two wins away from accomplishing something th
June 8Jun 8 Moderator No. It's a shame Ducks not in CWS per Texas coach.Texas Coach Jim Schlossnagle’s ‘Shame’ Quote Says Everything About Oregon Baseball
June 9Jun 9 Moderator No. Time to re-seed?Georgia’s the perfect case study for why the NCAA needs a major CWS rule change
June 16Jun 16 Moderator No. Ouch!Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Baseball Loses Key Talent in Surprising Transfer P...More tough news for the Oregon Ducks baseball program after being swept in two games by the Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional. With Oregon's season
June 16Jun 16 Moderator No. Laya transferring would be a head scratcher in the pre-NIL era. One year getting a big chunk of change at a CWS contender then off to the MLB draft. It will be interesting to see where he lands. It stinks but it's the college sports world today
June 16Jun 16 Moderator No. This, and the departures from the men's basketball team, make Dan Lanning's never losing a starter to the portal even more remarkable.In the college sports world, 'tampering' today has the same meaning as 'commitment.' Unless you're North Dakota State and nailed by the NCAA for tampering.The NCAA was so mad at Ole Miss and Miami for tampering that it sanctioned the Bison. (RIP Tark.)
June 16Jun 16 Author Administrator No. ☹️ Ugh!! Another one leaving for the Portal. These were prized freshmen.Oregon freshman slugger Naulivou Lauaki Jr. enters transfer portalOregon freshman utility player Naulivou Lauaki Jr. has entered the transfer portal after emerging as one of the Ducks’ top power bats.https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-freshman-slugger-naulivou-lauaki-jr-enters-transfer-portal-287785299/
June 16Jun 16 Moderator No. Ok, what the h*!! is going on? Is this an NIL thing or something else? Lauaki has a no contact tag, so he probably knows where he is transferring to, but sheesh!This is really disappointing to see two freshmen that would have anchored next season's lineup just go poof!
June 16Jun 16 No. Laya and Lauaki, ouch ouch.On another note, freakin W. Virginia beats Cal Poly and Troy and has advanced to the Omaha semi-final. While Ducks got a trip to Austin, Texas.
June 19Jun 19 Moderator No. Jake Evans from Long Beach.State bringing help to the infield.Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Baseball Adds Long Beach State Transfer Amongst Po...Coach Mark Wasikowski and the Oregon Ducks have lost five players to the NCAA transfer portal from this past season's group that made it all the way to the Aust
June 19Jun 19 Moderator No. What is going on? Football king.More to follow? Just lost Catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus.Help on the way? MLB may eliminate high schooler from draft but require two years of college instead of three.Why Oregon baseball is suffering from the transfer portal
June 19Jun 19 Administrator No. A HS pitcher in the state of Oregon was offered 50K NIL and a car. He verbaled to sign with Tennessee for a car and for 175K.We do not have the NIL funds for the highest level of college baseball. We have enough to be in the top 15 as we are, but not a CWS team at this time, it appears.Players come here to blow up, and get stats...and get paid elsewhere... Mr. OBD
July 1Jul 1 Author Administrator No. Donors who love baseball needs to step up for more NIL funds specifically directed towards baseball. This off-season has been a killer, proves if we want to be successful retaining top players, something needs to change.Oregon baseball assistant coach Jack Marder departs for TexasThe Oregon Ducks baseball program continues to take a hit this offseason. While star players have left in the transfer portal for opportunities within the SEC, members of the coaching staff are not far behind.Oregon hitting coach Jack Marder is leaving the program to join the Texas Longhorns as a recruiting coordinator, according to D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers. Marder spent seven seasons on the Ducks' coaching staff under Mark Wasikowski. He also played for the Ducks in 2010 and 2011.https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/06/30/oregon-baseball-coach-jack-marder-texas-recruiting/90761738007/
July 5Jul 5 Author Administrator No. Oregon Baseball Adds More Transfer Portal Support Following Offseason DeparturesThe Oregon Ducks have added a potential replacement to their batting order for next season.Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Baseball Adds More Transfer Portal Support Followi...Amid all the recent transfer losses for coach Mark Wasikowski, the Oregon Ducks baseball team is receiving a much-needed pickup with the addition of Coastal Car
July 6Jul 6 Author Administrator No. Grand Canyon transfer LHP Chase Frey commits to Oregon baseballhttps://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/07/06/oregon-baseball-chase-freytransfer-grand-canyon/90823257007/
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