Stanford Cardinal baseball

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The Stanford Cardinal baseball team represents Stanford University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the Pac-12 Conference. The Cardinal play their home games at Sunken Diamond, one of the most historic and picturesque college baseball stadiums in the country.

History

The Stanford Cardinal baseball program was established in 1892. Over the years, the team has become one of the most successful programs in college baseball history. The Cardinal have won two national championships, in 1987 and 1988, and have made numerous appearances in the College World Series.

Achievements

The Stanford Cardinal have a storied history of success. They have won the College World Series twice, in 1987 and 1988. The team has also made 18 appearances in the College World Series, with their most recent appearance in 2022. Additionally, the Cardinal have won 31 conference championships and one conference tournament championship.

Home Stadium

The Cardinal play their home games at Sunken Diamond, which has a seating capacity of 4,000. The stadium is known for its beautiful setting and has been the home of Stanford baseball since 1931.

Notable Players

Several Stanford Cardinal players have gone on to have successful careers in Major League Baseball. Some of the most notable alumni include:

• Mike Mussina
• Jack McDowell
• Jed Lowrie
• Carlos Quentin
• Drew Storen

Coaching Staff

The current head coach of the Stanford Cardinal baseball team is David Esquer, who is in his fourth season with the team. Esquer has continued the tradition of excellence established by his predecessors.

Related Pages

• Stanford University
• Pac-12 Conference
• College World Series
• NCAA Division I baseball
• Sunken Diamond

See Also

• List of NCAA Division I baseball programs
• Stanford Cardinal

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