Texas Longhorns baseball

The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's baseball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Southeastern Conference.
The University of Texas began varsity competition in baseball in 1894. Texas is the winningest NCAA Division I college baseball program of all time in terms of win percentage, with an all-time win–loss record of 3774–1442–32 as of the end of the 2024 season, including a 3604–1294–28 record versus collegiate opponents. The Longhorns rank second in all-time wins, behind the Fordham Rams. Texas has won 80 regular-season conference championships and 16 conference tournament championships in baseball.
The Longhorns have won six NCAA baseball national championships —the third most behind LSU's total of seven and Southern California's total of 12—and have been the runner-up in the College World Series Championship Game or Championship Series on six other occasions. Texas holds the records for most appearances in the College World Series, most individual CWS games won, most overall NCAA Tournament games won, and most NCAA tournament appearances ; the second-place programs in these categories have 25 CWS appearances, 74 CWS game wins, 207 overall NCAA Tournament wins, and 60 NCAA tournament appearances, as of the end of the 2024 season. As such, Texas is often considered to be one of the greatest programs in college baseball history.
Former Longhorns who have gone on to success in Major League Baseball include Roger Clemens, Calvin Schiraldi, Burt Hooton, Keith Moreland, Spike Owen, Mark Petkovsek, Greg Swindell, Brandon Belt, and Huston Street.
Texas hired first-year head coach Jim Schlossnagle away from rival Texas A&M on June 25, 2024. From 1997 to 2016, the Longhorns were led by head coach Augie Garrido, who ranks second in total wins in NCAA baseball history behind former Florida State head coach Mike Martin.
Texas plays its home games at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

History

The Longhorn baseball program has been remarkably stable over the last century. Over a 105-year period, it had only four full-time coaches—Billy Disch, Bibb Falk, Cliff Gustafson, and Augie Garrido. David Pierce, previously head coach at Tulane University, was hired as Texas' fifth head coach on June 29, 2016.
The Longhorns have won national titles in 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, and 2005.

The early years (1894–1910)

The Texas Longhorns baseball team started in 1894, with the first game in 1895. Records from the first two years are incomplete. The first collegiate victory was over Add-Ran College, what is today Texas Christian University, on April 21, 1897. Seven different managers, including some that were also the school's football coach, led the team. Four times, the team won a conference title, including one in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association and three in the Southwestern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The team played its home games in the first Clark Field during this time.

William J. "Billy" Disch era (1911–1939)

In 1911, Billy Disch took over the reins of the program. Disch retired following the 1939 season. During this time, he led the Longhorns to 22 conference titles, with two in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association and 20 in the Southwest Conference. This included a run of 10 consecutive conference titles from 1913 to 1922. Disch won 465 collegiate games during his tenure with the Longhorns. In 1928, the team moved to the second Clark Field, which was famous for its limestone cliff and goat path in left-center field.

Bibb Falk era (1940–1967)

In 1940, former Longhorn baseball and major league outfielder Bibb Falk became the head coach. Except for a three-year period from 1943 to 1945, during which the team was led by assistant football coach Blair Cherry, Falk coached the team until 1967. Under Falk's guidance, the Longhorns won 20 Southwest Conference titles; the Longhorns won two conference titles under Cherry. Under Falk, Texas won its first two College World Series championships. The Longhorns won 434 collegiate games during his tenure.

Cliff Gustafson era (1968–1996)

Falk retired after the 1967 season and was succeeded by one of his former players, Cliff Gustafson. During his time in Austin, Gustafson led the Longhorns to 22 conference titles, 11 conference tournament championships, and College World Series championships in 1975 and 1983. Texas won 1,427 collegiate games during his tenure. In 1975, the school moved from the second Clark Field into the new Disch-Falk Field, which was named for Billy Disch and Bibb Falk.

Augie Garrido era (1997–2016)

After Cliff Gustafson retired in 1996, Augie Garrido took over the helm at Texas. During his tenure, the school won seven Big 12 Conference titles, four conference tournament championships, and two national championships, in 2002 and 2005. Garrido died on March 15, 2018.

David Pierce era (2017–2024)

On June 29, 2016, it was announced that David Pierce would take over being head coach at the Longhorns after the announcement of Augie Garrido's resignation.
Through 2018 Coach Pierce's teams have appeared in the NCAA baseball tournament in all seven years he has been a head coach, including 2017–2018 with the Longhorns.
In 2018, the Texas Longhorns won the Big 12 Championship for the first time since 2011. In the 2018 NCAA tournament they advanced to and hosted an NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2008 by defeating Texas Southern, Texas A&M and Indiana University in the NCAA Austin regional. They defeated Tennessee Tech in three games to advance to the 2018 College World Series.
Texas fired Pierce on June 24, 2024. The Longhorns finished 2024 with loss to Louisiana-Lafayette at the College Station Regionals setting their 2024 record to 36-24. The team under Pierce finished with a 4.91 ERA as a team. The program's highest single-season ERA since the 1999 team posted an ERA of 5.92.

Jim Schlossnagle era (2025–present)

Texas hired first-year head coach Jim Schlossnagle away from rival Texas A&M on June 25, 2024.

National championship teams

1949

The Longhorns defeated Wake Forest 10–3 in the championship game to claim their first national championship. Notable players on the team include Charlie Gorin, Tom Hamilton, and Murray Wall.

1950

Texas defeated Washington State 3–0 to become the first school to repeat as champions of the College World Series. Notable players on the team include: Charlie Gorin, Kal Segrist, and Murray Wall.

1975

Texas won their third national championship in school history by defeating South Carolina 5–1 in the championship game. Notable players on the team include Jim Gideon, Don Kainer, Keith Moreland, Mickey Reichenbach, and Richard Wortham.

1983

Texas won their fourth national championship in school history by defeating Alabama 3–2 in the championship game. Notable players on the team include Billy Bates, Mike Brumley, Mike Capel, Roger Clemens, Jeff Hearron, Bruce Ruffin, Calvin Schiraldi, Kirk Killingsworth and Jose Tolentino.

2002

Texas won their fifth National Championship in school history by defeating South Carolina 12–6 in the championship game. Notable players on the team include Brad Halsey, Omar Quintanilla, and Huston Street.

2005

Texas won their sixth National Championship in school history by defeating Florida 4–2 and 6–2 in the championship round. Notable players on the team include Taylor Teagarden, Drew Stubbs, and David Maroul.

Longest game in college-baseball history

On May 30, 2009, the Longhorns and Boston College played in the longest game in college-baseball history—a 25-inning game, during the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship regional tournament at Austin, Texas. The Longhorns—who were designated the visiting team despite playing on their home field—won, 3–2. The game lasted seven hours and three minutes.

All-time season results

When the Overall and Collegiate Records are different, the Collegiate Record is listed in parentheses.

All-time series records

SEC members

*Updated: February 15, 2025.

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2018 Season Results

2019 Season Results

Former Big 12 and SWC members

Colorado and Nebraska both competed in the Big 12 from 1997 to 2011. Rice, SMU, and Houston all competed in the Southwest Conference. Texas departed from the Big 12 after the 2024 season.
*Through March 1, 2022.

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2018 Season Results

2019 Season Results

Head coaches

There have been 15 head coaches since the inaugural team in 1895. Since 1911 there have been only 7.
Records through 2025 season

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Rivalries

The Longhorns enjoy spirited rivalries with Arkansas Razorbacks, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Baylor among others.

Baylor

Texas's rivalry with Baylor dates back April 4, 1903, when the Longhorns beat the Bears 13–1 in Austin. Since then, the schools have competed in an annual series, alternating between campuses as host.

Oklahoma

Texas's rivalry with Oklahoma dates back May 9, 1910, when the Longhorns beat the Sooners 3–2 in Austin. Oklahoma was part of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association and later the Southwest Conference until 1997, when both schools joined the Big 12, playing each other for one series every year from 1940 to 1972. often in the NCAA Division I baseball tournament.

Oklahoma State

Texas's rivalry with Oklahoma State dates back May 1, 1913, when the Longhorns beat the Cowboys 4–1 in Austin. Oklahoma State, then known as Oklahoma A&M, was part of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association and later the Southwest Conference until 1925. Between 1919 and 1997, when both joined the Big 12, the schools played each other sporadically. When they did compete, it was often in NCAA Division I baseball tournament.

Texas A&M

The Longhorns rivalry with Texas A&M is part of the Lone Star Showdown. The baseball rivalry dates back to April 24, 1903, when the Longhorns defeated the Aggies 6–2 in College Station. The Longhorns and Aggies combined to win or share 75 of 81 Southwest Conference regular season championships and 13 of 19 conference tournaments. In Big 12 play, the two schools have shared 10 of 15 regular season titles and 7 of 15 conference tournaments. After the 2012 season, Texas A&M left for the SEC.

Texas Tech

Texas's rivalry with Texas Tech dates back March 22, 1968, when the Longhorns beat the Red Raiders 7–5 in Lubbock. That was the year Texas Tech joined the Southwest Conference. Since then, the schools have competed each year in a three-game series.

Individual awards

National College Baseball Hall of Fame

The Longhorns have had eight players, three coaches, and one veteran inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, more than any other school.

Cliff Gustafson	Head Coach	1968–1996	2006
Brooks Kieschnick	RHP/DH	1991–93	2006
Bibb Falk	Head Coach	1940-42, 1946–1967	2007
Billy Disch	Head Coach	1911–1939	2008
Greg Swindell	LHP	1984–1986	2008
Burt Hooton	RHP	1969–71	2008
Kirk Dressendorfer	RHP	1988–90	2009
Keith Moreland	IF	1973–75	2009
Richard Wortham	LHP	1973–76	2010
Augie Garrido	Head Coach	1997–2016	2016
David Chalk	IF	1969–72	2019
Jim Gideon	RHP	1973–75	2020

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National awards

Golden Spikes Award
Dick Howser Trophy
Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Player of the Year
Baseball America College [Player of the Year Award|Baseball America Player of the Year]
ABCA Player of the Year
D1Baseball Player of the Year
NCBWA Stopper of the Year
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
Baseball America Freshman of the Year
NCBWA Freshman Pitcher of the Year
Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman Pitcher of the Year
ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove
Bobby Bragan Collegiate Slugger Award
Baseball America Coach of the Year
'''Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Coach of the Year'''

First Team All-Americans

The University of Texas has had 57 players named to first team All-American and more than 20 players to the first team Freshman All-American team.

All College World Series

Over 45 players have been named to the All College World Series team.

Conference awards

Southwest Conference

Southwest Conference Player of the Year
'''Southwest Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player'''
First Team All Southwest Conference

From 1922 until the conference dissolved in 1996, 352 Longhorns were named first team all Southwest Conference.

Southwest Conference All Tournament Team

From 1981 to 1996, 66 to the first team all Southwest Conference Tournament team.

Big 12 Conference

Big 12 Conference Player of the Year
Big 12 Conference Pitcher of the Year
Big 12 Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Big 12 Conference Newcomer/Freshman Pitcher of the Year
Big 12 Conference Newcomer/Freshman Player of the Year
'''Big 12 Conference Manager of the Year'''
First Team All Big 12 Conference

Since joining the Big 12 for the 1997 season, 58 Longhorns have been named a first team all-conference selection.

Big 12 Conference All Tournament Team

Since 1997, over 30 players have been named to the all tournament team.

No-hitters

Throughout the history of the program, Texas pitchers have combined to throw 21 no-hitters, including one perfect game.
On April 3, 1970 James Street shutout Texas Tech 4–0 over seven innings in Lubbock, TX to secure the first and only perfect game in Longhorn's history. This was also the only perfect game in the history of the Southwest Conference.

1	March 26, 1946	Bobby Layne	7-0	Southwestern	Clark Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	4	16
2	May 4, 1946	Bobby Layne	2-1	Texas A&M		College Station, TX	9	0	1	0	2	14
3	June 19, 1950	Jim Ehrler	7-0	Tufts	Rosenblatt Stadium	Omaha, NE	9	0	0	0	5	14	First no-hitter in CWS History
4	April 29, 1955	Tommy Jungman	8-0	Rice	Clark Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	2	6
5	March 28, 1969	James Street	5-0	SMU		Dallas, TX	7	0	0	0	1	8
6	April 3, 1970	James Street	4-0	Texas Tech		Lubbock, TX	7	0	0	0	0	8	Perfect Game
7	February 26, 1971	Burt Hooton	8-0	Sam Houston State	Clark Field	Austin, TX	7	0	0	0	0	8	2 Errors by Texas
*	March 19, 1971	Burt Hooton	1-0	Texas Tech	Clark Field	Austin, TX	13	1	0	0	0	19	Perfect Game for 8 innings of a scheduled 7-inning game
8	February 27, 1973	Ron Roznovsky	4-1	Texas Lutheran	Clark Field	Austin, TX	9	0	1	1	6	13
9	April 7, 1973	Rich Wortham	9-0	Texas Tech	Clark Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	6	10
10	March 21, 1975	Jim Gideon	6-0	SMU		Dallas, TX	9	0	0	0	1	11
11	March 31, 1979	Ricky Wright	7-0	Rice	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	7	0	0	0	2	9
12	March 22, 1980	Dave Seiler	1-0	SMU	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	8	3
13	March 17, 1984	Greg Swindell	12-0	Texas Wesleyan	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	7	0	0	0	1	8
14	March 16, 1985	Greg Swindell	4-0	Oklahoma City	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	7	0	0	0	2	14
15	February 16, 1986	Kevin Garner	13-0	UT-Arlington	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	7	0	0	0	5	7
16	March 3, 1987	Mark Petkovsek	2-1	Southwestern	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	7	0	1	1	3	5
17	February 11, 2000	Beau Hale	10-0	Sam Houston State	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	1	13
18	April 16, 2005	Adrian Alaniz	4-0	Oklahoma	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	1	6
19	April 29, 2008	Kenn Kasparek	11-0	Texas State	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	0	9	HBP in 7th
20	March 1, 2009	Brandon Workman	9-0	Penn State	Disch-Falk Field	Austin, TX	9	0	0	0	2	10
21	May 19, 2014	Dillon Peters	12-0	Kansas State	Tointon Stadium	Manhattan, KS	7	0	0	0	3	8	Combined No-Hitter
21	May 19, 2014	Morgan Cooper	12-0	Kansas State	Tointon Stadium	Manhattan, KS	2	0	0	0	1	1	Combined No-Hitter

Retired numbers

Texas has seven retired numbers from nine different players.

3	Keith Moreland	IF	1973-75
10	Kirk Dressendorfer	RHP	1988-90
20	Burt Hooton	RHP	1969-71
21	Greg Swindell	LHP	1984–86
21	Roger Clemens	RHP	1982–83
23	Brooks Kieschnick	RHP/DH	1991-93
25	Huston Street	RHP	2002-05
25	Scott Bryant	OF	1987-89
26	Taylor Jungmann	RHP	2009-11

Records

Single-season team records

Games

Most Games played: 80
Most Victories: 66
Most Losses: 32
Best Winning Percentage:.908
Longest Winning Streak: 34

Offense

Most At-Bats: 2,512
Most Runs Scored: 663
Most Hits: 785
Most Doubles: 177
Most Triples: 51
Most Home Runs: 81
Most Total Bases: 1,186
Most Runs Batted In: 597
Most Sacrifice Hits: 126
Most Walks: 548
Most Strikeouts: 578
Most Stolen Bases: 173
Most Double Plays: 80
Highest Batting Average:.325
Highest Slugging Percentage:.508

Pitching

Most Innings Pitched: 669
Most Saves: 23
Lowest Earned Run Average: 1.88
Most Complete Games: 40
Most Shutouts: 16
Most Strikeouts: 618

Fielding

Highest Fielding Percentage:.982
Fewest Errors: 43

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Notable players

Over 100 former Longhorns have gone on to play Major League Baseball.