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The team went to the [[College World Series]] in 1973 and 1990 and has appeared in 13 NCAA regionals. The Eagles were the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] National |
The team went to the [[College World Series]] in 1973 and 1990 and has appeared in 13 NCAA regionals. The Eagles were the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] National Championship in 1962, sweeping [[Portland State]]. The Eagles have won 8 SoCon Championships, coming in 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and, most recently, in 2011, when they beat [[Samford University]] 1–0. In 2008, the Eagles set an NCAA record when they hit 14 [[home run]]s in a single game.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
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==J. I. Clements Stadium== |
==J. I. Clements Stadium== |
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Georgia Southern Eagles baseball | |
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Founded | 1933 |
University | Georgia Southern University |
Head coach | Rodney Hennon (23rd season) |
Conference | Sun Belt East Division |
Location | Statesboro, GA |
Home stadium | J. I. Clements Stadium (Capacity: 3,000) |
Nickname | Eagles |
Colors | Blue and white[1] |
College World Series appearances | |
1973, 1990 | |
NCAA regional champions | |
1973, 1990 | |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
1973, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2011 2014 | |
Conference tournament champions | |
SoCon: 1996, 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2014 TAAC: 1980, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
The Georgia Southern Eagles baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team representing Georgia Southern University. It began in 1933. The program competes in NCAA Division I. The team is led by head coach Rodney Hennon, who is in his 22nd
year at Georgia Southern. The Eagles are part of the Sun Belt Conference.
Team highlights
The team went to the College World Series in 1973 and 1990 and has appeared in 13 NCAA regionals. The Eagles were the NAIA National Championship in 1962, sweeping Portland State. The Eagles have won 8 SoCon Championships, coming in 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and, most recently, in 2011, when they beat Samford University 1–0. In 2008, the Eagles set an NCAA record when they hit 14 home runs in a single game.[citation needed]
J. I. Clements Stadium
J. I. Clements Stadium, built in 2005, is the home venue of the program. It is named after former Eagles coach J. I. Clements and has a capacity of 3,000 spectators.
Retired numbers
- #1 (former head coach Jack Stallings)
- #20 (All-America Todd Greene)
Notable players
- Everett Teaford (Kansas City Royals)
- Victor Roache, All-American outfielder
- Eric Phillips, (Toronto Blue Jays )
See also
References
- ^ Georgia Southern Visual Identity Guide (PDF). April 19, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
External links