2017 Quick Facts | 2017 Schedule
FULLERTON, Calif. --- Cal State Fullerton, ranked as high as No. 8 by preseason poll prognosticators and ranked in all five preseason polls, will host rival Big West programs UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara in nationally televised ESPNU games this spring. Each of these programs has appeared in one of the last three College World Series.
Coming off its 25th consecutive trip to the NCAA postseason, the Titans, a 2015 CWS participant, will welcome the ESPNU cameras to Goodwin Field on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. (PT) against UCI and Friday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. (PT) versus UCSB.
The No. 8 ranking by Baseball America is the highest placing in any of the preseason polls for the Titans, which also landed in the rankings for Collegiate Baseball (10th), USA TODAY Coaches (11th), Perfect Game (15th) and D1Baseball (16th).
For the Titans, it'll be a good mix of returners and newcomers that should make up a team worthy of its top-10 preseason ranking. Fullerton welcomes back four all-conference performers from a year ago in sophomore Colton Eastman (RHP), senior Timmy Richards (INF), junior Connor Seabold (RHP) and junior John Gavin (LHP). The Titans will also be under the leadership of four-time Big West Coach of the Year Rick Vanderhook, who enters his sixth season as head coach.
Eastman has been named to Collegiate Baseball's All-American Second Team, while Seabold was considered a top-100 MLB Draft prospect by Baseball America.
Both games will also be available through ESPN3. ESPN3 is ESPN's live multi-screen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of exclusive sports events annually. It is accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices through WatchESPN. The network is currently available nationwide at no additional cost to those who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. It is also available at no cost to U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.
ESPNU Schedule
Saturday, April 29 UC Irvine at Cal State Fullerton 7:00 pm
Friday, May 12 UC Santa Barbara at Cal State Fullerton 6:00 pm
SIGN UP FOR DINNER WITH THE TITANS
Please join us for our annual fundraiser benefiting the Cal State Fullerton Baseball Program. This year's event will feature a keynote address by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager, Mike Scioscia. The evening will include dinner and drinks, live music, silent auction and a live auction. It will also be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with both current and former Titan baseball players. Funds raised from Dinner with the Titans will directly benefit the nationally-renowned Titan Baseball Program. CLICK HERE to sign up!
OPENING WEEKEND
In honor of Augie Garrido and his extraordinary career, a limited amount of Augie Garrido bobbleheads will be available to fans who purchase a "winning" program any time during Friday's game. "Winning" programs will be marked with a specific stamp that will allow fans to pick up their bobblehead at the various marketing tables around Goodwin Field. Programs will be $3 and available at various marketing tables around the field. Garrido will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday's game. The celebration will continue on Saturday, as fans will receive special edition Augie Garrido soda cups while supplies last. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!
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Fans can purchase tickets for various Cal State Fullerton athletic events by visiting FullertonTitans.com/Tickets. The Athletic Ticket Office can also be contacted by phone at 657-278-2783 or by email at athletictixs@fullerton.edu. The Ticket Office is located at the Titan House off of Gymnasium Drive at the eastern end of the Intramural Fields and is open from 10 am – 4 pm PT, Monday – Friday.
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