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Schoch added to Stopper of the Year Watch List
Virginia relief pitcher Stephen Schoch was one of 45 players named to the initial watch list for the 16th Annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I Baseball.
Abbott posts career day to help Virginia win season opener over UConn
Virginia baseball was built on the foundation of strong pitching and solid defense. Both had a major impact on the Cavaliers’ opening-day win over visiting UConn on Friday.
Virginia picked to finish second in ACC Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll
In a poll of the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball coaches, Virginia was picked to finish second in the ACC Coastal Division. The Cavaliers were also one of three teams to receive votes for the overall ACC preseason favorite.
Six elected to Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame
The Virginia baseball program elected six new members to its Hall of Fame on Friday night (Jan. 29) at the program’s virtual Step Up to the Plate fundraising event. A formal induction ceremony will be announced at a later date.
UVA Baseball: Newell, Schoch garner D1Baseball Preseason All-America Honors
Virginia was one of 12 schools in the country to have multiple players on the D1Baseball Preseason All-America team after outfielder Chris Newell (Newtown Square, Pa.) and relief pitcher Stephen Schoch (Laurel, Md.) were listed on the first and third teams
Virginia Baseball announces plans for Virtual Step Up to the Plate
The Virginia Baseball program will host its annual “Step Up to the Plate” fundraiser virtually on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2021.
Newell becomes first Cavalier to be named National Freshman of the Year
First year outfielder Chris Newell was named the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper National co-Freshman of the Year on Tuesday. Classmate Max Cotier joined him on the publication’s Freshman All-America Team.
Virginia’s Gelof and Newell earn All-American honors
Sophomore Zack Gelof and freshman Chris Newell were both named Second Team All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper on Tuesday.
Former Cavalier Reynolds hangs up his cleats after 13 seasons in Majors
Mark Reynolds, who starred at shortstop for the Cavaliers for three years from 2002-2004, announced Thursday that his baseball career is over.
UVA’s O’Connor: ‘My heart is broken for them,’ after telling team season is over
Brian O’Connor and Virginia’s baseball team had stopped for lunch in Hagerstown, Md., on Thursday, en route to Pittsburgh for a weekend series with the Panthers. Instead of grabbing a bite and hitting the road, the UVA coach was advised by athletic director Carla Williams to hang tight.
Virginia takes first ACC series of season over No. 7 NC State with 10-3 rubber-match win
Virginia won its first Atlantic Coast Conference series of the season with a 10-3 game-three victory over No. 7 NC State on Sunday at Disharoon Park. It marked the Cavaliers first series win over the Wolfpack (13-2, 1-2 ACC) since 2013.
Virginia wins 7th straight, hands No. 7 NC State first loss, 7-3
Virginia opened up Atlantic Coast Conference play on Friday evening with a 7-3 win over previously unbeaten and seventh-ranked NC State at Disharoon Park. The Cavaliers are now winners of seven straight games and improve to 10-1 on their current 15-game home stand.
UVA posts sixth win in a row with 16-7 beatdown of Richmond as bats stay hot
Virginia notched its sixth-consecutive win with a 16-7 win over Richmond on Tuesday evening at Disharoon Park. The Cavalier offense produced 10 or more runs for the sixth time in the last eight games.
‘Hoos host in-state, mid-week contest vs. Richmond Tuesday
Virginia will be home on Tuesday to host Richmond in a non-conference tilt at Disharoon Park. The game is scheduled to air on ACCNX with first pitch slated for 3 p.m.
Cavalier bats explode in 20-1 series-opening victory over Dartmouth
Virginia scored seven runs in its first turn at the plate and never looked back in a 20-1 win over Dartmouth on Friday evening at Disharoon Park.
Virginia rallies again to defeat Tribe, 8-5
Virginia erased two early deficits in an 8-5 victory over William & Mary on Tuesday evening at Disharoon Park. For the Cavaliers, it was their third come-from-behind win through the first nine games of the season.
No room for dummies in Virginia baseball’s film room
One can only imagine what kind of double takes occur when first-time recruits and visitors are shown Virginia baseball’s film room at Disharoon Park.
Cavaliers take series finale against Bucknell, 12-3
Virginia clinched its four-game series against Bucknell with a 12-3 victory in the series finale at Disharoon Park on Sunday. The Cavaliers (5-3) posted double-digit runs on the scoreboard for the third-straight game.
Virginia and Bucknell split doubleheader, series wraps up Sunday at Disharoon Park
Virginia totaled 24 runs in two games and earned a doubleheader split with Bucknell on Saturday at Disharoon Park. The Cavaliers took the opener 14-3 before having a comeback fall short in the nightcap, a 14-10 setback.
UVA fends off late rally to take series opener against Bucknell, 6-5
Virginia held on to a 6-5 victory in the opening game of a four-game series against Bucknell on Friday evening at Disharoon Park.
