(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) With a whopping 27 new faces on the roster, the 2024 season for Arizona State baseball will begin with a considerable amount of uncertainty. Much of this uncertainty lies on the pitching staff. Only three pitchers from last year’s roster are returning and 11 freshmen are expected to
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Former Athletic Director Ray Anderson’s Impact at Arizona State
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) TEMPE — Ray Anderson announced he was stepping down from his position as Arizona State’s athletic director on Monday, marking the end of an era of Sun Devil Athletics. "By prioritizing student success, raising unprecedented levels of resources and evolving the Sun Devil brand, Ray Anderson has been one
‘It’s got to be better’: Pitching struggles continue to stifle offense
(Photo via Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX — Through the first six series of Pac-12 play, Arizona State baseball relied on a combination of its pitching and hitting to win ball games, propelling them atop the conference standings. In a pivotal series against No. 7 Stanford, the offense has provided a total
Sun Devils fall short in back and forth thriller with No. 7 Stanford
Catcher Will Rogers is taking on a new role with Sun Devils
Defensive struggles cost Sun Devils against Stanford
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — In the middle of his first season as Arizona State's baseball head coach, Willie Bloomquist and his team traveled to Palo Alto to take on the Pac-12 powerhouse, Stanford. ASU came home with three losses, getting outscored 34-16. Later that fall, Bloomquist said that the Stanford series
Keaschall and Hill’s relationship helps fuel Arizona State’s success
(Photo: Grace Johnson/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist knows what makes a talented baseball player. Splitting time between the Sun Devils’ infield and outfield from 1997-99, Bloomquist quickly blossomed into a star, finishing his three-year tenure with the third-highest batting average and fourth-most runs scored in school history.
Sun Devils reflect on season, continue to work toward postseason
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — Sunday’s series finale against Oregon State marked a successful moment for head coach Willie Bloomquist, moving Arizona State baseball a step closer to achieving the “Omaha” goal he has strived toward since taking over the program after the 2021 season. The series became more than a
Sun Devils overcome sloppy defense with walk-off grand slam
(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) PHOENIX — If there’s anything head coach Willie Bloomquist’s team has shown throughout 2023, it’s that no deficit is insurmountable. No. 19 Arizona State baseball’s "never quit" attitude has resulted in countless close games this season — the most recent example being Friday’s 13-11 defeat in the series
Notebook: Update on Ryan Campos and Dunn’s Friday night role
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Amid losing back-to-back games for the first time since March 8, Arizona State baseball has experienced its toughest stretch since starting Pac-12 play, all without its best player behind the dish. Sophomore catcher Ryan Campos missed his fourth consecutive game on Friday with an oblique injury, which