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ASU baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist looks to lead team back to elite status

Taking on a managing role for the first time, ASU baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist looks to lead the team back to the College World Series.

By Aaron Schmidt | February 22, 2022

'I just hope he's proud of me' – Joe Lampe's grandfather taught him more than baseball

ASU baseball redshirt sophomore Joe Lampe was inspired by his grandfather to play the sport, and thanks him for being the ballplayer he is today.

By Danny Stipanovich | February 20, 2022

ASU baseball turns to young talent to carry offensive load this season

ASU baseball lost three major offensive contributors this offseason. This season, the program will lean on its young core of talented hitters.

By Danny Stipanovich | February 2, 2022

Opinion: ASU baseball will be troubled by MLB lockout

A MLB lockout would mean college players won't be able to get scouted as much as they usually are.

By Jeffrey Hinkle | January 26, 2022

El Valiente

Conor Davis, del equipo de beisbol de ASU, paso adelante a pesar de haver sufrido un incidente

By Ike Everard | September 13, 2021

Brave face

Despite a nearly career-ending injury prior to last season, ASU baseball's Conor Davis was still able to contribute to the team, and is ready to come back better than ever.

By Ike Everard | September 13, 2021

New ASU baseball coach's passion rubbing off on newly hired staff

ASU baseball introduced Sam Peraza, Mike Goff and Bill Mueller as new additions to Willie Bloomquist's coaching staff.

By Leo Tochterman | July 19, 2021

Five ASU baseball players selected in 2021 MLB Draft

Five Sun Devils were selected in the 2021 MLB Draft, including shortstop Drew Swift.

By Leo Tochterman | July 14, 2021

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ASU hires Willie Bloomquist as next baseball head coach

Former ASU baseball player Willie Bloomquist was announced as the next head coach for the Sun Devils.

By Justin Spangenthal | June 11, 2021

ASU baseball loses consecutive games, eliminated from postseason

ASU was eliminated from the Austin Regionals after suffering consecutive losses to Fairfield University and the University of Texas.

By Justin Spangenthal | June 7, 2021

Head Coach Tracy Smith walks in the dugout during a baseball game against the Arizona Wildcats at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, May 20, 2017. ASU lost 5-9

ASU fires baseball head coach Tracy Smith

ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith has been dismissed from his role after seven years as coach.

By Leo Tochterman | June 7, 2021

Resilient ASU baseball looks to sustain success heading into NCAA regional

ASU baseball heads to Austin, Texas, this weekend to play in the College World Series Regional where it will face off against Fairfield University on Friday afternoon.

By Leo Tochterman | June 3, 2021

ASU baseball's Drew Swift named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year

ASU's baseball's Drew Swift was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Sun Devil in school history to win the award.

By Leo Tochterman | June 3, 2021

ASU baseball's Ethan Long on a tear at the plate to finish season

ASU baseball's Ethan Long has gone on a power surge over the last month, hitting 15 home runs within 15 games.

By Leo Tochterman | May 26, 2021

ASU spring sporting events to allow up to 50% seating capacity

ASU spring sports, including softball and baseball, will increase seating capacity up to 50% at respective venues, Sun Devil Athletics announced. Face coverings will still be required.

By Leo Tochterman | May 19, 2021