(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) Less than three weeks removed from Opening Day against San Diego State on Feb. 17, there is a palpable sense of optimism surrounding Arizona State Baseball as it embarks on its second campaign under head coach Willie Bloomquist. Coming off a productive offseason — during which the Sun
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Bloomquist, Peraza excited about pitching ‘options’
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) In the first year of the Willie Bloomquist era, Arizona State Baseball went 26-32. As is normally the case in the first year under a new regime, ASU’s 2022 season was rocky at times. And the biggest issue for the now-second-year head coach and his staff without question was
ASU Baseball: Previewing the 2023 Sun Devils after fall ball
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Fall Ball is officially underway for ASU Baseball as they prepare for another busy spring season. On Oct. 13, head coach Willie Bloomquist and several players spoke to the media about the offseason and preparation. Schedule The 56-game schedule was recently released on Oct. 21, highlighted by 31 home games
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils end year against Arizona 8-6 in Pac-12 Tourney
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) SCOTTSDALE – Prior to 2022, Joe Lampe was not exactly known for his offense. The Arizona State Baseball sophomore center fielder and leadoff hitter was always the toolsy defensive stalwart who could steal bases like it was nobody’s business. The Northern California native showed up to practice before this season
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils save season with 4-2 win over Oregon
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Mark Wasikowski debated the situation in front of him. The Oregon head coach watched his sophomore starting right-handed pitcher Isaac Ayon throw what could have been considered four balls to Arizona State Baseball freshman designated hitter Jacob Tobias, only for home plate umpire Kelly Gonzales to call them all
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils come back against by Stanford 6-3
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist has found himself out of answers at multiple points during the 2022 season. The Sun Devils, at times, either showed up lifeless, or committed mistakes and errors that sometimes drew the adjective of “Little-league” out of Bloomquist’s mouth. Wednesday was not the
ASU Baseball: Pac-12 Tournament a new, hopeful start for the Sun Devils
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils drop regular season finale to Cougars 10-3
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Baseball’s series finale was a poetic way to end what was a roller coaster season. ASU entered the year with lofty expectations, a new head coach, talented transfers, and returning contributors. The immediate future seemed bright. However, the club had many missed opportunities, and maintaining consistency always seemed
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils fall in 10-6 slugfest in Pullman
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils drop final home series with 15-5 loss to Oregon
(Photo: Paige Cook/WCSN) Following a 6-4 win Saturday night, Arizona State Baseball looked to take the series win in the rubber match Sunday afternoon against the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks took advantage of a Sun Devil team that was short handed and lacked focus all afternoon as they topped ASU 15-5 in