1993 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament
The 1993 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was played at the end of the 1993 NCAA Division I baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing in the College World Series, a double-elimination tournament in its forty seventh year. Eight regional competitions were held to determine the participants in the final event. Each region was composed of six teams, resulting in 48 teams participating in the tournament at the conclusion of their regular season, and in some cases, after a conference tournament.[1] The forty-seventh tournament's champion was LSU, coached by Skip Bertman. The Most Outstanding Player was Todd Walker of LSU.
| Season | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Teams | 48 |
| Finals site | |
| Champions | LSU (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Wichita State (6th CWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Skip Bertman (2nd title) |
| , | |
Regionals
The opening rounds of the tournament were played across eight regional sites across the country, each consisting of a six-team field. Each regional tournament is double-elimination, however region brackets are variable depending on the number of teams remaining after each round. The winners of each regional advanced to the College World Series.
Bold indicates winner.
Atlantic Regional
| 1 | Georgia Tech | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Liberty | 1 | 1 | Georgia Tech | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Ohio State | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Ohio State | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | East Carolina | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Liberty | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | East Carolina | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South Carolina | 6 | 4 | Ohio State | 8 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | East Carolina | 5 | 3 | Wichita State | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | South Carolina | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Wichita State | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Wichita State | 14 | 1 | Georgia Tech | 4* | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Ohio State | 5 | 3 | Wichita State | 5* | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | Georgia Tech | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | South Carolina | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
Central I Regional
| 1 | Texas A&M | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Yale | 1 | 1 | Texas A&M | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Lamar | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | North Carolina | 8 | 1 | Texas A&M | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Hawaii | 9 | 3 | UCLA | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Hawaii | 4 | 1 | Texas A&M | 14 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | UCLA | 9 | 2 | North Carolina | 2 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | UCLA | 6 | 3 | UCLA | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Lamar | 1 | 5 | Hawaii | 8 | 2 | North Carolina | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Yale | 6 | 2 | North Carolina | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | North Carolina | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Central II Regional
| 1 | Texas | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | McNeese State | 4 | 1 | Texas | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kentucky | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Cal State Fullerton | 11 | 1 | Texas | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Maine | 5 | 4 | USC | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Cal State Fullerton | 2 | 1 | Texas | 3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | USC | 5 | 4 | USC | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kentucky | 1 | 4 | USC | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | USC | 7 | 2 | Cal State Fullerton | 2 | 2 | Cal State Fullerton | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | McNeese State | 16 | 6 | McNeese State | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Maine | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
East Regional
| 1 | Long Beach State | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | UCF | 6 | 1 | Long Beach State | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Mississippi State | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Florida State | 4 | 1 | Long Beach State | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | USF | 2 | 2 | Florida State | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Florida State | 7* | 1 | Long Beach State | 13 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Notre Dame | 3* | 4 | Notre Dame | 3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Mississippi State | 1 | 2 | Florida State | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Notre Dame | 15 | 4 | Notre Dame | 12 | 4 | Notre Dame | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | UCF | 4 | 6 | UCF | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | USF | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mideast Regional
| 1 | Tennessee | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | UNC-Charlotte | 4 | 1 | Tennessee | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kansas | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kansas | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Rutgers | 2 | 3 | Kansas | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | UNC-Charlotte | 1 | 2 | Clemson | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Rutgers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Clemson | 7 | 3 | Kansas | 3* | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Rutgers | 3 | 4 | Fresno State | 2* | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Clemson | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Fresno State | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kansas | 3 | 2 | Clemson | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Fresno State | 4 | 4 | Fresno State | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Tennessee | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Fresno State | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Midwest Regional
| 1 | NC State | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Fordham | 4 | 1 | NC State | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Arizona | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Oklahoma State | 9 | 3 | Arizona | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | UConn | 8 | 6 | Fordham | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Oklahoma State | 14 | 3 | Arizona | 4 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Auburn | 10 | 2 | Oklahoma State | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Arizona | 1 | 2 | Oklahoma State | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Auburn | 9 | 1 | NC State | 13 | 1 | NC State | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Fordham | 5 | 4 | Auburn | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | UConn | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
South Regional
| 1 | LSU | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Western Carolina | 2 | 1 | LSU | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kent State | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kent State | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Western Carolina | 5 | 3 | Kent State | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Western Carolina | 10 | 5 | South Alabama | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Miami (FL) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Miami (FL) | 3 | 5 | South Alabama | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | South Alabama | 7 | 1 | LSU | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | South Alabama | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Baylor | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kent State | 1 | 5 | South Alabama | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Baylor | 4 | 1 | LSU | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | LSU | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Baylor | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
West Regional
| 1 | Arizona State | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | George Mason | 4 | 1 | Arizona State | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Minnesota | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Cal State Northridge | 3 | 1 | Arizona State | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | St. John's | 1 | 2 | Cal State Northridge | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Cal State Northridge | 7 | 1 | Arizona State | 12 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Pepperdine | 6 | 5 | St. John's | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Pepperdine | 4 | 2 | Cal State Northridge | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Minnesota | 1 | 3 | Pepperdine | 1 | 5 | St. John's | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | George Mason | 9 | 5 | St. John's | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | St. John's | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
College World Series
Texas and Texas A&M became the last schools to represent the Southwest Conference in the CWS. The SWC folded following the 1996 baseball season, with membership split among the Big 12, Conference USA and the WAC.
Participants
| Seeding | School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish | CWS Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M | SWC | 52–9 (15–3) | Mark Johnson | 2 (last: 1964) | 6th (1951) | 1–4 |
| 2 | Arizona State | Pac-10 | 46–18 (19–11) | Jim Brock | 15 (last: 1988) | 1st (1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981) | 50–25 |
| 3 | Texas | SWC | 50–14 (11–7) | Cliff Gustafson | 26 (last: 1992) | 1st (1949, 1950, 1975, 1983) | 63–45 |
| 4 | Long Beach State | Big West | 43–17 (17–4) | Dave Snow | 2 (last: 1991) | 6th (1991) | 1–4 |
| 5 | LSU | SEC | 49–16–1 (18–8) | Skip Bertman | 5 (last: 1991) | 1st (1991) | 11–8 |
| 6 | Oklahoma State | Big 8 | 43–15 (16–8) | Gary Ward | 16 (last: 1990) | 1st (1959) | 36–30 |
| 7 | Wichita State | MVC | 55–16 (17–3) | Gene Stephenson | 5 (last: 1992) | 1st (1989) | 13–8 |
| 8 | Kansas | Big 8 | 45–16 (17–9) | Dave Bingham | 0 (last: none) | none | 0–0 |
Bracket
| First Round | Second Round | Semi-Finals | Finals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Texas A&M | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Kansas | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Texas A&M | 8 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | LSU | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Long Beach State | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | LSU | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | LSU | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Long Beach State | 10 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Kansas | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Long Beach State | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Texas A&M | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Long Beach State | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | LSU | 8 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Wichita State | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Arizona State | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Wichita State | 411 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Wichita State | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Texas | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Texas | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Oklahoma State | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Wichita State | 10 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Oklahoma State | 4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Arizona State | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Oklahoma State | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Texas | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Oklahoma State | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
Game results
| Date | Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Game 1 | Texas A&M | 5 - 1 | Kansas | |
| Game 2 | LSU | 7 - 1 | Long Beach State | ||
| June 5 | Game 3 | Wichita State | 4 - 3 (11 innings) | Arizona State | |
| Game 4 | Texas | 6 - 5 | Oklahoma State | ||
| June 6 | Game 5 | Long Beach State | 6 - 1 | Kansas | Kansas eliminated |
| Game 6 | LSU | 13 - 8 | Texas A&M | ||
| June 7 | Game 7 | Oklahoma State | 5 - 4 | Arizona State | Arizona State eliminated |
| Game 8 | Wichita State | 7 - 6 | Texas | ||
| June 8 | Game 9 | Long Beach State | 6 - 2 | Texas A&M | Texas A&M eliminated |
| Game 10 | Oklahoma State | 7 - 6 | Texas | Texas eliminated | |
| June 9 | Game 11 | Long Beach State | 10 - 8 | LSU | |
| June 10 | Game 12 | Wichita State | 10 - 4 | Oklahoma State | Oklahoma State eliminated |
| June 11 | Game 13 | LSU | 6 - 5 | Long Beach State | Long Beach State eliminated |
| June 12 | Final | LSU | 8 - 0 | Wichita State | LSU wins CWS |
All-Tournament Team
The following players were members of the All-Tournament Team.
| Position | Player | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Brett Laxton | Freshman | LSU |
| Mike Sirotka | Senior | LSU | |
| Catcher | Adrian Antonini | Junior | LSU |
| First baseman | Hunter Triplett | Senior | Oklahoma State |
| Second baseman | Todd Walker | Sophomore | LSU |
| Third baseman | Casey Blake | Freshman | Wichita State |
| Shortstop | Jason Adams | Sophomore | Wichita State |
| Outfielder | Jim Greely | Senior | LSU |
| Jason Heath | Senior | Oklahoma State | |
| Armando Rios | Senior | LSU | |
| Designated hitter | Jeff Liefer | Freshman | Long Beach State |
Notable players
- Arizona State: Jacob Cruz, Paul Lo Duca, Cody McKay, Antone Williamson
- Kansas: Jeff Berblinger
- Long Beach State: Gabe Gonzalez, Jeff Liefer
- LSU: Russ Johnson, Brett Laxton, Armando Rios, Mike Sirotka, Todd Walker
- Oklahoma State: Sal Bando, Jr.
- Texas: Brooks Kieschnick, Stephen Larkin, J.D. Smart
- Texas A&M: Chris Clemons, Jeff Granger, Trey Moore, Kelly Wunsch
- Wichita State: Casey Blake, Jaime Bluma, Darren Dreifort
References
- "NCAA Men's College World Series Records" (PDF). NCAA. 2009. p. 195. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- "2010 South Carolina Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). GamecocksOnline. p. 113. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- "Division I Baseball Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- 2012 Baseball Media Guide. UCLABruins.com. p. 107. Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- Texas Baseball 2011 Fact Book (PDF). texassports.com. p. 79. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- "NCAA Tournament Results" (PDF). seminoles.com. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- 2012 Clemson Baseball Media Guide. Clemson Sports Information. p. 137. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- 2010 Arizona Wildcats Baseball Media Guide. ArizonaWildcats.com. p. 80. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- "2012 LSU Baseball Media Guide". lsusports.net. Retrieved 2012-03-17.
- 2012 Sun Devil Baseball (PDF). thesundevils.com. p. 98. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.