Truman Bulldogs baseball
The Truman Bulldogs baseball program represents Truman State University in college baseball and competes in the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In 2013, Truman became a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, prior to this Truman was in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from 1966 to 2012. TSU's home games are played at the Bulldogs Baseball Park in Kirksville, Missouri. The Bulldogs have made one appearance in the Division II Tournament as an at-large bid in the 2015, eventually making it to the College World Series.
History
Truman's baseball program dates back to 1966 when the program went 4–8. Since their inaugural season the Bulldogs claimed one Division II Tournament appearance as an at-large bid in 2015 in the Midwest Region. During this playoff berth, the Bulldogs won five consecutive games in the regional to advance to the Division II College World Series in Cary, North Carolina. The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 637–1333–6, which is a.323 winning percentage over 54 seasons of Bulldog Baseball.Conference affiliations
- 1966–2012 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
- 2013–present Great Lakes Valley Conference
Stadium
The Bulldogs have played their home games at Bulldogs Baseball Park since 1966. The stadium is located just to the south of Stokes Stadium and adjacent to the Bulldogs Softball Park. The current capacity of the stadium is at 250. The field has gone under many renovations during its time and consistently plays as one of the nicest playing surfaces in Division II.Coaches
- Sam Nugent 238–338–1
- Kevin Finke 11–20
- Kirby Cannon 38–88
- BJ Pumroy 93–235
- Lawrence Scully 73–193
- Dan Davis 184–371
Postseason
Division II baseball tournament
- NCAA Tournament Berths
- NCAA Division II College World Series Appearances
Alumni
- Al Nipper – MLB Pitcher 8th Round Pick in 1980 Draft
- Guy Curtright – MLB Outfielder
- Aaron Royster - Drafted in the 35th Round by the Philadelphia Phillies
- Tony Vandemore - Drafted in the 25th Round by the San Diego Padres
- Christian Witt - Drafted in the 36th Round by the Kansas City Royals
- Charles Blakley - Free Agent Signee by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971
- Mark O'Reilly - Free Agent Signee by the Oakland Athletics in 1974
- Mike Lowes - Free Agent Signee by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1977