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Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball

NCAA Division I varsity intercollegiate baseball team


NCAA Division I varsity intercollegiate baseball team

FieldValue
nameOklahoma State Cowboys
logoOklahoma State University system logo.svg
logo_size175
current2026 Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team
founded(116 years ago)
universityOklahoma State University
conferenceBig 12
locationStillwater, Oklahoma
coachJosh Holliday
tenure14th
stadiumO'Brate Stadium
capacity3,500
nicknameCowboys
national_champion1959
runner_up1961, 1966, 1981, 1987, 1990
cws1954, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2016
regional_champ1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2019
ncaa_tourneys1948, 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_tournamentMissouri Valley
1949
conference_championMissouri Valley
1947, 1948, 1949, 1954, 1955

1949

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

Big 12 2004, 2017, 2019, 2024 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. 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. 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 Joel Horlen, Roy Peterson 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. The Cowboys had to rally for three runs in the seventh in their next contest against Penn State, but would hang on to win a close game, 8–6. Oklahoma State 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 losers bracket, the Cowboys 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 two-run lead. Soergel shut out the Wildcats in the final three innings and Oklahoma State defeated Arizona 5–3, clinching their first NCAA Baseball National 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.

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 before dropping another one-run contest 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 losers bracket where they would stave off elimination twice. In the first game, the Cowboys pitched a shutout to eliminate Indiana State, before notching a comfortable win over Loyola Marymount in the second contest. 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 deciding contest, 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, who left 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

Conference affiliations

  • Independent (1901–1914, 1956–1960)
  • Southwest Conference (1914–1924)
  • MVIAA (1924–1927)
  • Missouri Valley Conference (1927–1956)
  • Big Eight Conference (1960–1996)
  • Big 12 Conference (1996–present)

Facilities

Main article: Allie P. Reynolds Stadium, O'Brate Stadium

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.

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

2025Josh Holliday30–25.54515–12.5567thAthens Regional

Rivalries

Oklahoma Sooners

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

Former Cowboy Major Leaguers

AthleteYears in MLBMLB teams
Jerry Adair1958–70Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals
Jon Adkins2003–08Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds
Scott Baker2005–11, 2013–15Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers
Peyton Battenfield2023 - pres.Cleveland Guardians
Jim Beauchamp1963–65, 1967–73St Louis Cardinals, Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets
Josh Billings1913–23Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns
Joe Bisenius2007, 2010Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals
Tom Borland1960–61Boston Red Sox
Jeff Bronkey1993–95Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers
Corey Brown2011–14Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox
Cal Browning1960St. Louis Cardinals
Ryan Budde2007–10Los Angeles Angels
Larry Burchart1969Cleveland Indians
Jeromy Burnitz1993–96, 1998–2006New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates
Jay Canizaro1996, 1999–2002San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins
Doug Dascenzo1988–93, 1996Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres
Carlos Diaz1990Toronto Blue Jays
Gordie Dillard1988–89Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies
Danny Doyle1943Boston Red Sox
Christian Encarnacion-Strand2023 - pres.Cincinnati Reds
Monty Fariss1991–93Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins
John Farrell1987–90, 1993–96Cleveland Indians, California Angels, Detroit Tigers
Josh Fields2006–10Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals
Koda Glover2016–18Washington Nationals
Gary Green1986–92San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds
Matt Hague2012, 2014–15Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays
Thomas Hatch2020 - pres.Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew Heaney2014–pres.Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers
Jonathan Heasley2021 - pres.Kansas City Royals
Mike Henneman1987–96Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers
Joel Horlen1961–72Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics
Rex Hudson1974Los Angeles Dodgers
Jason Hursh2016–17Atlanta Braves
Pete Incaviglia1986–91, 1993–98Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees
Jason Jaramillo2009–11Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Kellert1953–56St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs
Frank Linzy1963, 1965–74San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies
Mark Lukasiewicz2001–02Los Angeles Angels
Tyler Lyons2016–2020St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees
Matt Mangini2010Seattle Mariners
Hersh Martin1937–40, 1944–45Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees
Dave Maurer2000–02San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians
Nolan McLean2025 - pres.New York Mets
Victor Mederos2023 - pres.Los Angeles Angels
Jordy Mercer2012–2021Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
Ed Mickelson1950, 1953, 1957St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, Chicago Cubs
Dave Mlicki1992–93, 1995–2002Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros
Merlin Nippert1962Boston Red Sox
Andrew Oliver2010–11Detroit Tigers
Darrell Osteen1965–67, 1970Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics
Danny Perez1996Milwaukee Brewers
Joe Price1980–90Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles
Tim Pugh1992–97Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers
Allie P. Reynolds1942–52Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees
Chris Richard2000–03, 2009St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays
Scott Richmond2008–09, 2011–12Toronto Blue Jays
Rusty Ryal2009–10Arizona Diamondbacks
Jeff Salazar2006–09Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates
Luke Scott2005–13Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays
Matt Smith2006–07New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Stanka1959Chicago White Sox
Mickey Tettleton1984–97Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers
Danny Thompson1970–76Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers
Mike Thompson1971, 1973–75Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves
Jim Traber1984, 1986, 1988–89Baltimore Orioles
Robin Ventura1989–2004Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Wallace1967California Angels
Donnie Walton2019-pres.Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants
Scott Watkins1995Minnesota Twins
Robbie Weinhardt2010–11Detroit Tigers
Dib Williams1930–35Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox
Scott Williamson1999–2007Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles
Robbie Wine1986–87Houston Astros
Ab Wright1935, 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:

National awards

  • Dick Howser Trophy :Robin Ventura, 1988
  • Golden Spikes Award :Robin Ventura, 1988
  • Sporting News College Baseball Player of the Year :Robbie Wine, 1982 :Robin Ventura, 1987, 1988
  • College World Series Most Outstanding Player :Tom Borland, 1955 :Jim Dobson, 1959 :Littleton Fowler, 1961

First-Team All-Americans

  • 1951 :Joe Buck (C), (ABCA)
  • 1955 :Ron Bennett (OF) (ABCA) :Tom Borland (P) (ABCA)
  • 1960 :Dick Soergel (P) (ABCA)
  • 1961 :Jim Wixson (P) (ABCA)
  • 1967 :Tony Sellari (C) (ABCA)
  • 1968 :Danny Thompson (SS) (ABCA)
  • 1982 :Robbie Wine (C) (ABCA)
  • 1983 :Dennis Livingston (P) (BA)
  • 1984 :Pete Incaviglia (DH) (ABCA, BA)
  • 1985 :Pete Incaviglia (OF) (ABCA, BA)
  • 1986 :Robin Ventura (3B) (BA)
  • 1987 :Robin Ventura (3B) (ABCA, BA) :Jim Ifland (DH) (ABCA)
  • 1988 :Robin Ventura (3B) (BA) :Monty Fariss (SS) (BA)
  • 1991 :Michael Daniel (DH) (BA, CB)
  • 1993 :Ernesto Rivera (3B) (NCBWA)
  • 1994 :Jason Bell (P) (BA, NCBWA)
  • 1995 :Tal Light (3B) (NCBWA) :Peter Prodanov (SS) (NCBWA)
  • 1996 :Jeff Guiel (OF) (ABCA, CB)
  • 1997 :Jeff Guiel (OF) (ABCA, CB)
  • 2012 :Andrew Heaney (P) (ABCA, BA, NCBWA)
  • 2014 :Brendan McCurry (P) (NCBWA)
  • 2015 :Michael Freeman (P) (ABCA, BA, NCBWA)
  • 2016 :Thomas Hatch (D1 Baseball)
  • 2017 :Garrett McCain (OF) (ABCA)

All College World Series

  • 1955 :Tom Borland (P)
  • 1959 :Bruce Andrew (2B) :Jim Dobson (3B) :Connie McIlvoy (OF) :Joel Horlen (P)
  • 1961 :Bruce Andrew (2B) :Don Wallace (3B) :Littleton Fowler (P)
  • 1966 :Bob Toney (3B) :Wayne Weatherly (OF)
  • 1968 :Danny Thompson (SS) :Wayne Weatherly (OF)
  • 1981 :Ray Echtebarren (2B) :Mickey Tettleton (OF)
  • 1983 :Tim Knapp (OF) :Pete Incaviglia (OF)
  • 1984 :Randy Whisler (2B) :Gary Green (SS) :Pete Incaviglia (DH)
  • 1986 :Robin Ventura (3B)
  • 1987 :Adam Smith (C) :Jimmy Barragan (1B) :Brad Beanblossom (2B) :Pat Hope (P)
  • 1990 :Michael Daniel (C) :Brad Beanblossom (SS) :Bobby Carlsen (3B)
  • 1993 :Hunter Triplett (1B) :Jason Heath (OF)

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.

National College Baseball Hall of Famers

  • Robin Ventura, 2006
  • Pete Incaviglia, 2007
  • Gary Ward, 2008
  • Tom Borland, 2013

Cowboy Baseball Hall of Famers

  • Class of 1992 :Joe Buck, C, 1950–51 :Pete Incaviglia, OF, 1983–85 :Allie P. Reynolds, RHP, 1936–38 :Mickey Tettleton, OF/C, 1979–81 :Jim Traber, 1B, 1980–82
  • Class of 1993 :Darren Dilks, LHP/DH, 1979–81 :Danny Doyle, C, 1938–40 :Mike Henneman, RHP, 1983–84 :Joel Horlen, RHP, 1958–59 :Robbie Wine, C, 1981–83
  • Class of 1994 :Larry Burchart, RHP, 1966–67 :Michael Daniel, C, 1990–91 :Monty Fariss, SS, 1986–88 :John Farrell, RHP, 1981–84 :Dick Soergel, RHP, 1958–60
  • Class of 1996 :Jeff Bronkey, RHP, 1984–86 :Jeromy Burnitz, OF, 1988–90 :Littleton Fowler, LHP, 1961–63 :Bill Platt, Radio Announcer, 1958–95 :Jim Wixson, RHP, 1960–62
  • Class of 1997 :Bruce Andrew, IF, 1959–61 :Mike Day, C, 1982–85 :Tim Pugh, RHP, 1986–89
  • Class of 1998 :Tom Borland, LHP, 1953–55 :Bill Dobbs, LHP, 1967–69 :Jim Ifland, 1B/DH, 1986–87 :Robin Ventura, 3B, 1986–88
  • Class of 1999 :Jimmy Barragan, 1B, 1985–87 :Gary Green, SS, 1981–84 :Wayne Weatherly, OF, 1966–68
  • Class of 2000 :Jim Dobson, 3B/OF, 1959–61 :Dennis Livingston, LHP, 1982–84 :Mitchel Simons, 2B/OF, 1988–90
  • Class of 2001 :Jerry Adair, IF, 1957–58 :Jason Bell, RHP, 1993–95 :Dan Massari, 1B, 1972–75
  • Class of 2002 :Doug Dascenzo, OF, 1984–85 :Tony Sellari, C, 1965–67
  • Class of 2003 :Brad Beanblossom, IF, 1987–90 :Josh Holliday, C/INF, 1996–99 :Frank Kellert, P/1B, 1947–49
  • Class of 2004 :Gary Ward, Coach, 1978–96
  • Class of 2014 :Josh Fields, 3B, 2002-04 :Billy Gasparino, SS, 1997-99 :Danny Thompson, SS, 1967-68
  • Class of 2015 :Jeff Guiel, OF, 1996-97 :Rusty McNamara, OF, 1995-97
  • Class of 2016 :Corey Brown, OF, 2005-07 :Tom Holliday, Coach, 1978-2003
  • Class of 2017 :Toby Greene, Coach, 1943-64 :Jordy Mercer, SS/RHP, 2006-08 :Ty Wright, OF, 2004-07
  • Class of 2018 :Tyler Mach, IF, 2006-07 :Rob Walton, RHP 1983-86, Coach 2013-pres.
  • Class of 2019 :Andrew Heaney, LHP, 2010-12 :Peter Prodanov, INF/OF, 1992-95 :Matt Smith, LHP, 1998-2000
  • Class of 2020 :Tal Light, 3B, 1995
  • Class of 2022 :Rick Kranitz, RHP, 1978-79 :Don Wallace, INF, 1960-62
  • Class of 2023 :Brad Gore, RHP, 1990-93
  • Class of 2024 :Scott Baker, RHP, 2001-03

References

References

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  2. "2013 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Record Book".
  3. "1959 National Champions".
  4. (October 10, 2019). "Cowboy Baseball's O'Brate Stadium To Open In March 2020". Oklahoma State Athletics.
  5. "2021 Oklahoma State Cowboy Baseball Media Guide". okstate.com.
  6. "2021 OU Baseball Media Guide". soonersports.com.
  7. "Cowboy Awards".
  8. "Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame".
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