2021 MLB Draft Division II Recap

The 2021 MLB Draft was a little bit of a return to normalcy, as the draft expanded from its five rounds in 2020 to 20 rounds this year. Still a far cry from the "regular" 40 that we had become accustomed to. However, it is still ample opportunity for some of Division II's most talented student-athletes to find their spot in the professional world. Over the last three days, we had just that, as 22 D-II baseball players were drafted in this year's event. We have all the numbers and statistics for them below.

2020 MLB Draft Division II Recap

The 2020 MLB Draft, considerably impacted given the global pandemic, was shortened to five rounds from the usual 40, but Division II was still able to have some representation, regardless, as a pair of D-II players were drafted.

2019 MLB Draft Division II Recap

The 2019 MLB Draft featured 87 Division II players being picked, the most since 2016 (92 players), and stays pretty consistent with last year's 84 players drafted. A few surprises were at the top of the list in terms of which schools produced the most picks. In past years, we've been acclimated to the likes of Tampa and UC San Diego leading the way in number of picks. This year, five schools shared the distinction for most draft picks, with four. Usual suspect Tampa was included in that group, along with fellow SSC schools Eckerd and Rollins, with Western Oregon and Lubbock Christian also representing.

2018 MLB Draft Division II Recap

The 2018 MLB Draft has come and gone, and we had 84 Division II products drafted, which is the same number as in 2015, a tad below 2016's 92, and an increase of 11 over 2017's 73. We had a three-way tie for the school with the highest number of players drafted, as Colorado Mesa, Tampa, and UC San Diego all had four players drafted in 2018.

2017 MLB Draft Division II Recap

The newest class of Division II players has gone through the rigors of the 2017 MLB Draft, and we had 73 players hear their names called over the three-day event. That is a bit of a down tick compared to the 92 drafted in 2016 and 84 drafted in 2015. However, Tampa had seven players drafted, the most of any D-II school in any of the last three years, besting the previous high of five (Cal Poly Pomona and Tampa - 2015). We've only been keeping track of such things since 2015, so there isn't much history, but I have to think seven is a large number for any year.

West Chester Wins 2017 Division II National Championship

West Chester has claimed the 2017 NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship with a perfect run through the finals tournament after a 5-2 victory over UC San Diego on championship Sunday.

Day Eight Recap; Championship Sunday Preview of 2017 Finals

We finally have our championship match-up set! UC San Diego came out of Friday's rain-out and kept its momentum train rolling, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas for the second time in two days to make its way to the national championship series against West Chester on Sunday. A bulldog effort by Troy Cruz preserved the bullpen that the Tritons will most likely need in Sunday's finals, as his complete game helped UCSD to the win.

Day Seven Recap, Day Eight Preview of 2017 Finals

Well, it was a rained-out day on day seven of the national finals. UC San Diego and St. Thomas Aquinas were only a couple batters in before severe weather came along and wiped out the rest of play for Friday. Today, those two teams get back on the field to determine who makes the national championship series.

Day Six Recap, Day Seven Preview of 2017 Finals

We are officially down to three teams, and we have one team already laying claim to a spot in the national championship games. West Chester held off Colorado Mesa, 1-0, in a thrilling nightcap to advance to Saturday's national championship day, while UC San Diego dominated St. Thomas Aquinas, 10-0, to force the if-necessary semifinal game on Friday.

Day Five Recap, Day Six Preview of 2017 Finals

Day five is in the books, and we down to the final four teams vying for the national championship. The favorites to begin the week are out, and we have a wide-open field left. Is it just a coincidence that of the four teams remaining, they were four of the five best team ERA's entering the tournament? Is there a theme there? Pitching was down around Division II this season, but are the talented staffs showing up when needed?

Day Four Review, Day Five Preview of 2017 Finals

Day four was eventful. We had one of the biggest comebacks in recent finals history, and we lost another team in an elimination game, while Colorado Mesa punched its ticket to the semifinals. We now head to day five, where two elimination games are on the docket and we cut the field down to four.

Day Three Review, Day Four Preview of 2017 Finals

Day four is up next as we are now one team lighter in the field after our first elimination of the tournament. Tre Hobbs delivered an incredible performance for Delta State in a must-win situation, and eliminated North Georgia on Monday (May 29). We'll have another elimination game on our hands on Tuesday (May 30), when UC San Diego and Quincy face off.

Day Two Recap, Day Three Preview of 2017 Finals

Day three, and our first elimination game, are upon us on Memorial Day. We had another eventful day of first round match-ups, and now we get in to the part of the tournament where we are sending teams home. And unfortunately, today, we will be sending home a very good squad.

Day One Recap, Day Two Preview of 2017 Finals

We are back for day two of the 2017 NCAA Division II Baseball National Finals. After an eventful day one which saw two upsets (IMO), it seems as if things are primed for another day of surprises. We will see what the second day of action brings us, as we review day one of action and preview day two.

Previewing Day One of 2017 Division II National Finals

Today begins the final leg of the quest to the 2017 NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship. Day one of competition gets under way in Grand Prairie, Texas, at the home of the Texas AirHogs. A new champion will be crowned a week from today.

2017 Division II National Finals Preview

Our favorite day of the year is here! Saturday marks the beginning of the 2017 NCAA Division II Baseball National Finals, this year in Grand Prairie, Texas, at Texas AirHogs Stadium. Here, we'll preview some numbers for the eight teams who are making their way to the finals, and point out some things to watch.

Newcomers Rule the Day on Regional Championship Monday

It was a *bonkers* regional championship weekend, and we have the championship game quick-hitters here for you. Seven of our eight champions came out of their tournaments without a loss, so we have a lot of hot teams heading to Grand Prairie, Texas, for the 2017 NCAA Division II Baseball National Finals, which are on a one-year hiatus from Cary, N.C.

2017 Regional Tournament Update

We are hitting the final two days of competition in regional tournament play. Only two #1 seeds have been eliminated, and we have the bottom seed alive in four of the eight regional tournaments still. The West is already set for its championship series between UC San Diego and Dixie State, while we will have the championship day participants in all seven of the other regions by the end of the day today, weather permitting.

2017 Regional Tournament Preview

Time to pull those belts tight and get comfortable for one of the best weekends of the year in all of sports. Regional Tournament time is here, everyone. Inside, we have previews for each of the eight regions, links to the tournament pages, and brief capsules for every team hitting the postseason trail this year.

2017 Conference Tournament Recap; Regional Tournaments Revealed

We had a very eventful 2017 conference tournament season. A lot of surprise winners came through to play their way in to their respective regional tournament, a lot of bubble teams saw their bubbles burst as a result, but there wasn't much jockeying around for those who were already entrenched in a spot, save for one or two regions.