Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball

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Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Founded1909 (1909) (116 years ago)
University Oklahoma State University
Head coach Josh Holliday (13th season)
Conference Big 12
Location Stillwater, Oklahoma
Home stadium O'Brate Stadium
(Capacity: 3,500)
Nickname Cowboys
ColorsOrange and black [1]
   
College World Series champions
1959
College World Series runner-up
1961, 1966, 1981, 1987, 1990
College World Series appearances
1954, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2016
NCAA regional champions
1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2019
NCAA tournament appearances
1948, 1949, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Conference tournament champions
Missouri Valley
1949

Big Eight
1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Contents

Big 12
2004, 2017, 2019, 2024
Conference regular season champions
Missouri Valley
1947, 1948, 1949, 1954, 1955

Big Eight
1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Big 12
2014, 2023

Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball is the NCAA Division I varsity intercollegiate baseball team of Oklahoma State University, based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. The team competes in the Big 12 Conference. The Cowboys' current head coach is Josh Holliday.

Oklahoma State is a historically elite program, with the fourth-best win percentage, 13th-most wins, eighth-most College World Series wins, sixth-most College World Series appearances, and third-most NCAA tournament appearances in college baseball history, as of February 19, 2025. [2] The program has accumulated a better all-time win percentage and more wins, regular season conference championships, conference tournament championships, All-Americans, NCAA Tournament appearances, NCAA Tournament wins, College World Series appearances, College World Series Finals appearances, College World Series wins, and College Baseball Hall of Famers than any school in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State has won 26 conference championships and 22 conference tournament championships as of the end of the 2025 season. The Cowboys have also earned 50 NCAA Tournament bids and have played in 20 College World Series, including a still-standing NCAA record seven straight CWS appearances from 1981 to 1987.

The Cowboys have four players/coaches in the College Baseball Hall of Fame: Gary Ward (who coached the program to 16 consecutive conference titles from 1981 to 1996), Tom Borland (1955 College World Series Most Outstanding Player), Pete Incaviglia (the all time home run king in college baseball history), and Robin Ventura (holder of an NCAA record 58-game hitting streak and widely regarded as the greatest hitter in college baseball history).

Oklahoma State won the national championship in 1959, led by star pitcher Joel Horlen, who would later author the 12th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox history in 1967. [3] Former OSU pitcher Allie Reynolds also threw two no-hitters with the New York Yankees in 1951, which is still tied as an MLB record for most no-hitters in a single season by one player. Former Cowboy pitcher John Farrell coached the Boston Red Sox to two World Series championships in 2007 and 2013, the latter as a manager.

History

1954 College World Series

The 1954 Oklahoma State baseball team was the first squad to make the College World Series. The team entered the postseason after winning the Missouri Valley Conference with an 8–1 conference record, before going on to defeat Texas in the District VI Playoff to punch the program's first ticket to Omaha. In the College World Series, the Cowboys were knocked off by Rollins before defeating Lafayette and Arizona for the first CWS wins in program history. Oklahoma State would be eliminated after a 7–3 loss to Missouri, who would go on to win the national championship.

1955 College World Series

The 1955 Oklahoma State baseball team was one of the strongest in school history, going a perfect 22–0 in the regular season and claiming another Missouri Valley conference title. In the postseason, the Cowboys would punch their second ticket to Omaha with a 6–2 win over rival Oklahoma in the District V Playoff. Oklahoma State would begin their College World Series run by defeating Springfield in their opening game, before losing to Western Michigan. The Cowboys would rebound with a pair of wins over Colgate and Arizona before being eliminated by Wake Forest, who would also go on to win the national championship.

1959 College World Series National Champions

The 1959 Oklahoma State baseball team entered the season with low expectations. Only four players, left fielder Don Soergel, and pitchers Roy Peterson, Joel Horlen, and Dick Soergel, were on the roster from the previous season. The preseason prospectus for 1959 read, "The baseball outlook for coach Toby Greene's 16th edition of Cowboy baseball is quite questionable. Despite the return of key members from last year's pitching staff, it's hard to consider the Pokes much of a threat with graduation, grades and the pros robbing the veteran OSU mentor of all but one of his starters." Despite the inexperience, the team compiled a 27–5 overall record with a 17–3 conference record, winning the Big Eight conference title before beating Bradley in the District V Playoff to clinch their third College World Series appearance.

Oklahoma State opened the 1959 College World Series with a 10–2 victory over Western Michigan behind a Joel Horlen five-hitter. They had to rally for three runs in the seventh in their next game against Penn State, but would hang on to win 8–6. The Cowboys would lose to Arizona in the following game by a score of 5–3, as Soergel lost his first career game in twelve decisions. In the loser's bracket, the Pokes found themselves down 3–2 in the ninth in a rematch against Penn State, but scraped across two runs to earn the 4–3 victory and eliminate the Nittany Lions. A Fresno State victory over Arizona that night left three teams with one loss each. Arizona won the coin toss and became the odd man out as Oklahoma State and Fresno State met for the chance to play the Wildcats for the national championship. The Cowboys beat the Bulldogs 4–0 to advance to the championship game.

In the championship game, Jim Dobson, who was voted the Most Valuable Player, opened the Oklahoma State scoring with a towering home run over the left-field fence in the fourth inning. Arizona picked up single runs in the fourth and fifth to take a 2–1 lead. Bancroft tied the score with a solo home run in the top of the sixth, but the Wildcats added a run of their own in the bottom of the sixth to lead 3–2. It was another sophomore, Bruce Andrew, who sparked the game-winning three-run rally in the top of the seventh, giving the Cowboys a 5–3 lead. Soergel shut out the Wildcats in the final three innings and Oklahoma State had their first NCAA Baseball Championship.

Four Cowboy players were named to the College World Series All-Tournament team, including third baseman and MVP Dobson. Also selected were Bruce Andrew at second base, Connie McIlvoy in the outfield and Horlen at pitcher. [4]

1960 College World Series

The 1960 Oklahoma State baseball team went 15–5 in the regular season, winning another Big Eight title and receiving an automatic bid to the College World Series for the fourth time through the District V region. In Omaha, the Cowboys opened their tournament with a loss to Arizona. In the loser's bracket, Oklahoma State pitcher Jim Wixson would toss the second no-hitter in College World Series history, and the Cowboys eliminated North Carolina in a shutout victory. Oklahoma State would go on to defeat Boston College in another shutout victory but would ultimately lose to Minnesota, who would again go on to win the national championship.

1961 College World Series

The 1961 Oklahoma State baseball team was once again undoubtedly one of the best in the country, going 22–1 in the regular season and cruising to another Big Eight title before sweeping Northern Iowa in the District V Playoff to clinch the program's fifth College World Series trip. In Omaha, the Cowboys would open the tournament with close wins over Duke and Syracuse before falling to USC. Needing a win against Syracuse to earn a rematch against USC in the national championship, Oklahoma State shut out the Orangemen and were into the national championship game. The Trojans would win again in the rematch however, holding the Cowboys to just four hits and no runs and handing Oklahoma State their first national runner–up finish.

1966 College World Series

The 1966 Oklahoma State baseball team wasn't quite as dominant as in years past, but still managed a 16–9 regular season record and Big Eight title. In the District V Playoff, the Cowboys would beat Saint Louis twice in close games to punch their ticket to Omaha for the sixth time. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State would drop their opening game to Ohio State to fall into the losers bracket. Needing three straight wins to make it back to the national championship game, the Cowboys would use dominant pitching to eliminate North Carolina, Texas and St. John's. Despite losing in the first game of the tournament, Oklahoma State had managed to stave off elimination three times and earned themselves a rematch against Ohio State for the national title. The Buckeyes would dominate in the title game however, blowing out the Cowboys 8–2 and handing Oklahoma State their second-straight national runner–up finish.

1967 College World Series

The 1967 Oklahoma State baseball team went just 13–7 in the regular season, but performed well in conference play, going 12–3 and winning the Big Eight title. In the District V Playoff, the Cowboys would win a very competitive series against Cincinnati, and were on their way to the College World Series for the seventh time. However, it would be a short appearance in Omaha for the Cowboys, falling to eventual national champion Arizona State in the opening game before then being eliminated by Rider in a close loss.

1968 College World Series

The 1968 Oklahoma State baseball team improved to an 18–7 regular season record and cruised to another dominant performance in conference play and Big Eight title. The Cowboys were once again matched up with Bradley in the District V Playoff, and just as they did in 1959, Oklahoma State swept them to earn their eighth College World Series appearance. In Omaha, the Cowboys would open their tournament run with a win over Texas. In the winner's bracket, Oklahoma State would lose in a close game to eventual national champion USC and were then eliminated by Southern Illinois in a blowout loss.

1981 College World Series

The 1981 Oklahoma State baseball team was the first of seven straight Cowboy teams to make the College World Series, a record still held today. The team posted an impressive 43–14 regular season record and won the Big Eight tournament title over Nebraska. In the Midwest Regional, Oklahoma State defeated Southern Illinois once and Oral Roberts twice to clinch the program's ninth College World Series appearance. In the College World Series, the Cowboys opened with a ten-inning victory over South Carolina, followed by a dominant win over Miami and a 13-inning victory over Arizona State to reach the national semifinals. Despite a loss to Texas in 15 innings, the Cowboys won a coin toss and clinched their spot in the national championship game. In the title game, it was Arizona State getting revenge on the Cowboys, defeating Oklahoma State 7–4 and handing the Cowboys their third national runner–up finish.

1982 College World Series

The 1982 Oklahoma State baseball team won 50 games in the regular season, going 50–14 en route to winning both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys would again sweep the competition, defeating Minnesota once and Middle Tennessee twice to earn the program's 10th Omaha appearance. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State would suffer a blowout loss to Texas to open the tournament before rebounding with a win over South Carolina to stave off elimination. The Cowboys would then lose again in blowout fashion to Wichita State, ending their season.

1983 College World Series

The 1983 Oklahoma State baseball team produced another successful regular season, going 40–13 and winning both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles over rival Oklahoma. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys were given matchups against Wichita State and Oral Roberts, both teams that Oklahoma State had faced in the regular season. The Cowboys took care of business, beating the Shockers once and the Golden Eagles twice to earn the program's 11th College World Series appearance. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State opened by winning a close game against Stanford to enter the winners bracket. The Cowboys would lose a one-run game against eventual national champion Texas and would then drop another one-run game at the hands of Arizona State, eliminating the Cowboys.

1984 College World Series

The 1984 Oklahoma State baseball team won more games than any other team in program history, going 61–15 in total. The Cowboys once again swept the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles, heading into the Midwest Regional with a 54–12 record. Despite easily defeating Grambling State in the opening game, the Cowboys were upset by Oklahoma City to push them to the edge of elimination. Oklahoma State would respond by shutting out Texas A&M and beating Oklahoma City twice in a row to book the program's 12th trip to Omaha. In the College World Series, the Cowboys picked up an opening round win against Maine before being defeated by Arizona State. Once again facing elimination, Oklahoma State won a close game against New Orleans before beating Texas in a high scoring contest. After the Longhorns won a coin flip to clinch a spot in the finals, the Cowboys were slotted against Cal State Fullerton with a trip to the title game on the line. The Titans would go on to blow out Oklahoma State, ending the Cowboys season en route to winning the national championship.

1985 College World Series

The 1985 Oklahoma State baseball team again won over 50 regular season games, going 51–13–1 and yet again claiming both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles over runner–up Oklahoma. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys took care of Minnesota easily before knocking off Wichita State twice to clinch the program's 13th trip to the College World Series. In Omaha, Oklahoma State suffered a blowout loss in the opening game to Mississippi State, sending the Cowboys to the edge of elimination. Oklahoma State survived the first elimination game, holding off South Carolina in a high scoring game before falling to eventual national champion Miami in a one-run contest and being eliminated.

1986 College World Series

The 1986 Oklahoma State baseball team went 46–12 in the regular season, most notably going an absurd 29–0 in the month of April en route to winning the Big Eight tournament title again over Oklahoma. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys cruised to two easy wins over Richmond and Appalachian State before knocking off Stanford twice to lock up the program's 14th trip to Omaha. In the College World Series, Miami would once again beat Oklahoma State, sending them to the loser's bracket where they would stave off elimination twice. In the first game, the Cowboys pitched a shutout to eliminate Indiana State, before then notching a comfortable win over Loyola Marymount in the second. With a trip to the national semifinals on the line, Oklahoma State lost in a one-run game to Florida State, ending their season.

1987 College World Series

The 1987 Oklahoma State baseball team finished the regular season at 47–9, including a red-hot start of 43–4. After yet again winning both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles, the Cowboys entered the Mideast Regional at 51–10. In the Mideast Regional, the Cowboys opened with wins over Western Carolina and NC State before falling to Texas A&M. Needing three wins to keep their season alive, Oklahoma State again beat Western Carolina before knocking off the Aggies twice in close games to send the Cowboys to the College World Series for the 15th time. In Omaha, Oklahoma State picked up where they left off, winning three straight games over Arizona State, LSU and Stanford to clinch a spot in the national semifinals. Despite a loss to Texas, Oklahoma State received a spot in the national championship game against Stanford. The Cowboys would be unable to beat the Cardinal again in the rematch, falling to Stanford 9–5 and receiving the program's fourth national runner–up finish.

1990 College World Series

The 1990 Oklahoma State baseball team dominated the rest of the conference, going 46–16 overall and 18–6 in the Big Eight en route to winning the Big Eight regular season title by five games before cruising to another tournament title. In the West II Regional, the Cowboys easily beat UC Santa Barbara and Washington State before knocking off Arizona State twice in Tempe to clinch the program's 16th College World Series appearance. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State continued their perfect postseason, demolishing Cal State Fullerton in the first game and outscoring LSU by 17 runs in the second and third games to once again clinch a spot in the national championship game. Despite the dominant postseason run up to that point, the Cowboys were unable to get over the last hurdle, falling to Georgia in a one-run game and receiving the program's fifth national runner–up finish.

1993 College World Series

The 1993 Oklahoma State baseball team went 34–13 in the regular season, winning the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles by the slimmest of margins over Kansas. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys began their postseason run by defeating UConn, Auburn and NC State before falling to Arizona. With a trip to Omaha on the line, Oklahoma State won by a single run in the rematch against the Wildcats, sending the Cowboys to the College World Series for the 17th time. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State suffered a one-run loss to Texas in the opening game before rebounding and winning a one-run contest against Arizona State to stay alive. The Cowboys would then get their revenge on the Longhorns, eliminating them in the rematch and clinching a spot in the national semifinals. Needing two wins against Wichita State to stay alive, the Cowboys failed to get even one, falling to the Shockers and being eliminated.

1996 College World Series

The 1996 Oklahoma State baseball team finished 37–19 in the regular season with a 17–9 conference record en route to winning the program's 16th–straight Big Eight tournament title. In the Central II Regional, the Cowboys edged out Arkansas by a run before easily taking down Fresno State. Oklahoma State would then dominate USC in back-to-back games to clinch a spot in the College World Series for the 18th time in program history. The trip to Omaha was short however, as losses to Alabama and Clemson eliminated the Cowboys from the College World Series without a win for just the second time in program history.

1999 College World Series

The 1999 Oklahoma State baseball team went a respectable 41–14 in the regular season with a 19–9 record in the Big 12. In the Wichita Regional, the Cowboys earned the second seed but were quickly upset by third-seeded UCLA. One loss away from elimination, Oklahoma State notched a win over Oral Roberts before getting revenge on UCLA and eliminating the Bruins in the rematch. Needing two wins against Wichita State, the Cowboys delivered, beating the Shockers twice on their home field to send Oklahoma State to the Waco Super Regional. Facing Big 12 rival Baylor in Waco, the Cowboys won the opening game easily before falling in the second, setting up a third game. Oklahoma State would go on to defeat Baylor in the game, sending the Cowboys to Omaha for the 19th time. In the College World Series, it was once again an extremely early exit for Oklahoma State. Losses to Alabama and Rice quickly eliminated the Cowboys, leaving Omaha without a win for just the third time in program history.

2016 College World Series

The 2016 Oklahoma State baseball team turned in a solid regular season, going 35–18 with a 16–8 conference record and receiving a 2 seed in the Clemson Regional. First meeting up with Nebraska, the Cowboys pitched a shutout in a dominant win over the Cornhuskers, sending them to a showdown with Clemson. The Cowboys would go on to manhandle the Tigers, beating them by a combined 17 runs over two games to send Oklahoma State to the Columbia Super Regional. Picking up where they left off, Oklahoma State would sweep South Carolina in two games to clinch the 20th College World Series appearance in program history. In Omaha, the Cowboys would win a pair of 1–0 contests against UC Santa Barbara and Arizona to claim a spot in the national semifinals. Needing just one more win against Arizona to earn a berth in the national championship series, the Cowboys were unable to get it, falling to the Wildcats twice and being eliminated in heartbreaking fashion.

Head coaches

TenureCoachYear(s)RecordPct.
1909–1915 Paul J. Davis 754–40–1.573
1916Art Griffith15–9.357
1917–1918 Earl A. Pritchard 23–13.188
1919Randle Perdue13–11.214
1920–1921 Hoot Sackett 214–19.424
1922–1929 John Maulbetsch 861–59.508
1930 George E. Rody 19–3.750
1932–1933 Albert Exendine 219–13.594
1934–1941 Henry Iba 890–41.687
1942–1943, 1946–1964 Toby Greene 21318–132.707
1965–1977Chet Bryan13247–198–2.555
1978–1996 Gary Ward 19953–313–1.752
1997–2003 Tom Holliday 7281–150.652
2004–2012 Frank Anderson 9329–208.613
2013–present Josh Holliday 12445–236–2.652
Totals15 coaches1132,831–1,445–5.662

Conference affiliations

Facilities

The Cowboys planned to open the new O'Brate Stadium, located one block northwest of the team's current home of Allie P. Reynolds Stadium, on March 20, 2020 for the Cowboys' Big 12 opener against TCU. The Cowboys played their first 11 of a planned 14 home games of the 2020 season at Reynolds Stadium. Named for major donor Cecil O'Brate, the new ballpark has a permanent capacity of 3,500 but is expandable to 8,000. [5]

Reynolds Stadium is named after the former Oklahoma State player Allie Reynolds, who went on to play professionally for the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. The park, with a capacity of 3,821, opened in 1981 at a cost of $2.2 million.

Year-by-year results

YearHead coachOverallWinning %ConferenceWinning %Conference RankNational RankNotes/Postseason
1909P.J. Davis5–5.500–––––
1910P.J. Davis7–5.583–––––
1911P.J. Davis8–2.800–––––
1912P.J. Davis10–5–1.656–––––
1913P.J. Davis9–4.692–––––
1914P.J. Davis10–7.588–––––
1915P.J. Davis5–12.294–––––
1916Art Griffith5–9.357–––––
1917E.A Pritchard2–6.250–––––
1918E.A Pritchard1–7.125–––––
1919Randle Perdue3–11.214–––––
1920Hoot Sackett9–7.653–––––
1921Hoot Sackett5–12.294–––––
1922John Maulbetsch8–7.533–––––
1923John Maulbetsch8–6.571–––––
1924John Maulbetsch10–8.556–––––
1925John Maulbetsch6–8.429–––––
1926John Maulbetsch6–9.400–––––
1927John Maulbetsch6–10.375–––––
1928John Maulbetsch12–4.750–––––
1929John Maulbetsch5–7.417–––––
1930 George E. Rody 9–3.750–––––
1931–––––––No Team
1932Albert Exendine6–10.375–––––
1933Albert Exendine13–3.813–––––
1934Henry Iba11–4.733–––––
1935Henry Iba8–8.500–––––
1936Henry Iba13–7.650–––––
1937Henry Iba13–4.765–––––
1938Henry Iba13–4.765–––––
1939Henry Iba11–7.611–––––
1940Henry Iba13–5.722–––––
1941Henry Iba8–2.800–––––
1942Toby Greene6–5.545–––––
1943Toby Greene4–3.571–––––
1944–––––––No Team (WWII)
1945–––––––No Team (WWII)
1946Toby Greene15–2.882–––––
1947Toby Greene11–5.68811–5.6881st––
1948Toby Greene20–6.76920–6.7691st–District V Champions
Western Playoff
1949Toby Greene22–6.8465–01.0001st–MVC Tournament Champions
District V Champions
Region C Playoff
1950Toby Greene15–7.6826–3.6672nd––
1951Toby Greene9–8.5292–4.3335th––
1952Toby Greene15–5.7505–2.7142nd––
1953Toby Greene13–4.7654–2.667T-2nd––
1954Toby Greene18–11.6218–1.8891st–District 6 Champions
College World Series
1955Toby Greene27–3.9008–01.0001st–District 5 Champions
College World Series
1956Toby Greene11–10.5247–2.7782nd––
1957Toby Greene12–3.8007–2.7782nd––
1958Toby Greene17–6.73913–5.7222nd––
1959 Toby Greene27–5.84417–3.8501st1District 5 Champions
College World Series
National Champions
1960Toby Greene17–7.70812–4.7501st2District 5 Champions
College World Series
1961 Toby Greene27–3.90018–1.9471st2District 5 Champions
College World Series Runners-Up
1962Toby Greene11–9.55010–6.6252nd––
1963Toby Greene15–10.60012–9.5715th––
1964Toby Greene6–14.3004–12.5387th––
1965Chet Bryan14–11.56012–9.5713rd––
1966 Chet Bryan21–11.65613–7.6501st10District 5 Champions
College World Series Runners-Up
1967Chet Bryan15–10.60012–3.8001st12District 5 Champions
College World Series
1968Chet Bryan21–9.70015–3.8331st3District 5 Champions
College World Series
1969Chet Bryan20–9.69017–3.8501st12–
1970Chet Bryan11–17.3935–11.3138th––
1971Chet Bryan14–19.4248–13.3816th––
1972Chet Bryan15–17–1.47010–10.5004th––
1973Chet Bryan30–6.83315–5.7502nd13–
1974Chet Bryan24–17.5859–12.4295th––
1975Chet Bryan22–18.55010–10.5004th––
1976Chet Bryan24–26–1.4801–2.333T-5th––
1977Chet Bryan16–28.3643–7.3006th––
1978Gary Ward40–22.6457–5.5831st20Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional
1979Gary Ward33–19.63512–8.600T-3rd––
1980Gary Ward43–10.81117–3.8501st16–
1981 Gary Ward52–17.75412–6.6671st3Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series Runners-Up
1982Gary Ward57–16.78119–5.7921st4Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1983Gary Ward48–16.75011–3.7861st3Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1984Gary Ward61–15.80315–3.8331st3Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1985Gary Ward58–16–1.78019–4.8261st5Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1986Gary Ward56–15.78918–5.7831st4Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1987 Gary Ward59–13.81915–6.7141st4Big Eight Tournament Champions
Mideast Regional Champions
College World Series Runners-Up
1988Gary Ward61–8.88421–3.8751st9Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional
1989Gary Ward48–19.71618–6.7501st15Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional
1990 Gary Ward56–17.76718–6.7501st2Big Eight Tournament Champions
West II Regional Champions
College World Series Runners-Up
1991Gary Ward47–20.70117–7.7081st9Big Eight Tournament Champions
Central Regional
1992Gary Ward49–16.75417–7.7081st13Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional
1993Gary Ward45–17.72616–8.6671st4Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest Regional Champions
College World Series
1994Gary Ward49–17.74221–6.7781st12Big Eight Tournament Champions
Midwest I Regional
1995Gary Ward46–19.70818–10.6431st11Big Eight Tournament Champions
Mideast Regional
1996Gary Ward45–21.68217–9.6542nd8Big Eight Tournament Champions
Central II Regional Champions
College World Series
1997Tom Holliday46–19.70822–9.7103rd12–
1998Tom Holliday40–21.65614–12.5386th–Midwest Regional
1999Tom Holliday46–21.68718–9.6674th8Wichita Regional Champions
Waco Super Regional Champions
College World Series
2000Tom Holliday36–22.62114–13.5196th––
2001Tom Holliday42–22.65616–14.5335th–New Orleans Regional
2002Tom Holliday37–21.63813–13.500T-5th––
2003Tom Holliday34–24.58614–13.5196th––
2004Frank Anderson38–24.61315–11.5774th–Big 12 Tournament Champions
Tallahassee Regional
2005Frank Anderson34–25.57612–15.4446th––
2006Frank Anderson41–20.67218–9.6672nd23Fayetteville Regional
2007Frank Anderson42–21.66716–11.5933rd21Fayetteville Regional Champions
Louisville Super Regional
2008Frank Anderson44–18.71018–9.6672nd18Stillwater Regional
2009Frank Anderson34–24.5869–16.3609th–Clemson Regional
2010Frank Anderson29–26.5278–19.29610th––
2011Frank Anderson35–25.58314–12.5384th–Nashville Regional
2012Frank Anderson32–25.56113–11.5425th––
2013Josh Holliday41–19.68313–10.5652nd21Louisville Regional
2014Josh Holliday48–18.72718–6.7501st10Big 12 Regular Season Champions
Stillwater Regional Champions
Stillwater Super Regional
2015 Josh Holliday38–20.65514–8.6362nd18Stillwater Regional
2016 Josh Holliday43–22.66216–8.6672nd4Clemson Regional Champions
Columbia Super Regional Champions
College World Series
2017Josh Holliday30–27.5268–13.3818th–Big 12 Tournament Champions
Fayetteville Regional
2018Josh Holliday31–26–1.54316–8.6672nd–DeLand Regional
2019Josh Holliday40–21.65614–9.6093rd11Big 12 Tournament Champions
Oklahoma City Regional Champions
Lubbock Super Regional
2020Josh Holliday13–5.7220-0–––Remainder of season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Josh Holliday36–19–1.64312–12.5004th24Tucson Regional
2022Josh Holliday42–22.65615–9.625T-2nd17Stillwater Regional
2023Josh Holliday41–20.67215–9.625T-1st23Big 12 Regular Season Champions

Stillwater Regional

2024Josh Holliday42–19.68919–9.6792nd14Big 12 Tournament Champions

Stillwater Regional

2025Josh Holliday30–25.54515–12.5567th–Athens Regional

Rivalries

Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma State's series against Bedlam rival Oklahoma has featured more games played than any other OSU baseball series. [6] As of the end of the 2021 season, the Cowboys lead the overall series with the Sooners 179–155 [6] and hold a 56–40 lead in games played since the inception of the Big 12. [7] Oklahoma State has dominated the rivalry in recent years, winning 23 of 30 contests since 2013, head coach Josh Holliday's first season. [7]

Former Cowboy Major Leaguers

AthleteYears in MLBMLB Teams
Jerry Adair 1958–70Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals
Jon Adkins 2003–08Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds
Scott Baker 2005–11, 2013–15Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers
Peyton Battenfield 2023 - pres.Cleveland Guardians
Jim Beauchamp 1963–65, 1967–73St Louis Cardinals, Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets
Josh Billings 1913–23Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns
Joe Bisenius 2007, 2010Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals
Tom Borland 1960–61Boston Red Sox
Jeff Bronkey 1993–95Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers
Corey Brown 2011–14Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox
Cal Browning 1960St. Louis Cardinals
Ryan Budde 2007–10Los Angeles Angels
Larry Burchart 1969Cleveland Indians
Jeromy Burnitz 1993–96, 1998–2006New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates
Jay Canizaro 1996, 1999–2002San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins
Doug Dascenzo 1988–93, 1996Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres
Carlos Diaz 1990Toronto Blue Jays
Gordie Dillard 1988–89Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies
Danny Doyle 1943Boston Red Sox
Christian Encarnacion-Strand 2023 - pres.Cincinnati Reds
Monty Fariss 1991–93Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins
John Farrell 1987–90, 1993–96Cleveland Indians, California Angels, Detroit Tigers
Josh Fields 2006–10Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals
Koda Glover 2016–18Washington Nationals
Gary Green 1986–92San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds
Matt Hague 2012, 2014–15Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays
Thomas Hatch 2020 - pres.Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew Heaney 2014–pres.Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers
Jonathan Heasley 2021 - pres.Kansas City Royals
Mike Henneman 1987–96Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers
Joel Horlen 1961–72Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics
Rex Hudson 1974Los Angeles Dodgers
Jason Hursh 2016–17Atlanta Braves
Pete Incaviglia 1986–91, 1993–98Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees
Jason Jaramillo 2009–11Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Kellert 1953–56St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs
Frank Linzy 1963, 1965–74San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies
Mark Lukasiewicz 2001–02Los Angeles Angels
Tyler Lyons 2016–2020St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees
Matt Mangini 2010Seattle Mariners
Hersh Martin 1937–40, 1944–45Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees
Dave Maurer 2000–02San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians
Nolan McLean 2025 - pres.New York Mets
Victor Mederos 2023 - pres.Los Angeles Angels
Jordy Mercer 2012–2021Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
Ed Mickelson 1950, 1953, 1957St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, Chicago Cubs
Dave Mlicki 1992–93, 1995–2002Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros
Merlin Nippert 1962Boston Red Sox
Andrew Oliver 2010–11Detroit Tigers
Darrell Osteen 1965–67, 1970Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics
Danny Perez 1996Milwaukee Brewers
Joe Price 1980–90Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles
Tim Pugh 1992–97Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers
Allie P. Reynolds 1942–52Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees
Chris Richard 2000–03, 2009St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays
Scott Richmond 2008–09, 2011–12Toronto Blue Jays
Rusty Ryal 2009–10Arizona Diamondbacks
Jeff Salazar 2006–09Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates
Luke Scott 2005–13Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Smith 2006–07New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Stanka 1959Chicago White Sox
Mickey Tettleton 1984–97Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers
Danny Thompson 1970–76Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers
Mike Thompson 1971, 1973–75Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves
Jim Traber 1984, 1986, 1988–89Baltimore Orioles
Robin Ventura 1989–2004Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Wallace 1967California Angels
Donnie Walton 2019-pres.Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants
Scott Watkins 1995Minnesota Twins
Robbie Weinhardt 2010–11Detroit Tigers
Dib Williams 1930–35Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox
Scott Williamson 1999–2007Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles
Robbie Wine 1986–87Houston Astros
Ab Wright 1935, 1944Cleveland Indians, Boston Braves

Player awards

The following Cowboys were given the following awards, as voted on by the American Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, and Sporting News: [8]

National awards

First-Team All-Americans

All College World Series

Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma State Cowboy baseball program has produced four National College Baseball Hall of Famers, who were inducted in the first three years of its existence. Oklahoma State baseball has its own Hall of Fame, in which players and coaches have been inducted. [9]

National College Baseball Hall of Famers

Cowboy Baseball Hall of Famers

See also

References

  1. ↑ Oklahoma State University Athletics Official Athletics Branding Manual (PDF). November 20, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Division I Baseball Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "2013 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Record Book" (PDF). ncaa.org. pp. 5–8. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "1959 National Champions". Archived from the original on 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  5. ↑ "Cowboy Baseball's O'Brate Stadium To Open In March 2020" (Press release). Oklahoma State Athletics. October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  6. 1 2 "2021 Oklahoma State Cowboy Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). okstate.com. p. 78. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "2021 OU Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). soonersports.com. p. 79. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Cowboy Awards" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  9. ↑ "Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
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