Eight Teams Set to Compete in College World Series at Charles Schwab Field
The stage is set for the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, as eight teams have secured their spots in what promises to be the "Greatest Show on Dirt." Here's a look at the teams and key highlights as they gear up for the prestigious baseball tournament.
- Tennessee Volunteers (55-12)
- Head Coach: Tony Vitello
- CWS Appearances: 7, including 2023 and 2024 back-to-back appearances
- Key Players: Christian Moore (2B), Billy Amick (Junior Infielder), Blake Burke (First Baseman)
- Super Regional: Defeated Evansville
- Florida State Seminoles (47-15)
- Head Coach: Link Jarrett
- CWS Appearances: 24, including a record-setting win against UConn in the Super Regional
- Key Players: James Tibbs III (OF/1B), Cam Smith (3B), Max Williams
- Super Regional: Defeated UConn
- Virginia Cavaliers (46-15)
- Head Coach: Brian O’Connor
- CWS Appearances: 6, including back-to-back appearances in 2023 and 2024
- Key Players: Henry Godbout, Bobby Whalen
- Super Regional: Defeated KSU
- North Carolina Tar Heels (47-14)
- Head Coach: Scott Forbes
- CWS Appearances: 12, looking for their first CWS title
- Key Players: Vance Honeycutt, MLB first-round draft pick, and ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- Super Regional: Defeated West Virginia
- Kentucky Wildcats (45-14)
- Head Coach: Nick Mingione
- CWS Appearance: First in school history
- Key Players: Nolan McCarthy (CF)
- Florida Gators (34-28)
- Head Coach: Kevin O’Sullivan
- CWS Appearances: 13, national runner-up in 2023
- Key Players: Jac Caglianone (1B/LHP), Brandon Neely (RHP)
- Super Regional: Defeated Clemson
- Texas A&M Aggies (49-13)
- Head Coach: Jim Schlossnagle
- CWS Appearances: 8, making their second appearance in three seasons
- Key Players: Braden Montgomery, Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac
- Super Regional: Defeated Oregon
- NC State Wolfpack (36-21)
- Head Coach: Elliot Avent
- CWS Appearances: 3
- Key Players: Eli Serrano (INF/OF)
- Super Regional: Defeated Georgia
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