Ryan Kreidler stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, in a chance to end UCLA baseball’s season-opening game with a bang Saturday night. The bullpen coughed up a 2-1 lead in the previous inning, but the Bruins’ offense pieced together a productive string of at-bats. With the bases loaded, one out […]
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Unranked baseball aims to recover from last season’s losses
For the first time in 12 years, UCLA baseball enters the season unranked. “And I am perfectly okay with that, because you have to earn it,” said coach John Savage. “I know that sounds kind of gimmicky, but at the same time, I don’t have any reason to believe why we should be ranked.” Savage […]
UCLA baseball showcases depth in catcher, shortstop positions
Last season, UCLA baseball had two big problems: an injured catcher and an injured shortstop. “We were so beat up last year in those two positions,” said coach John Savage. “As everybody could see, those are two major positions.” This lack of depth in the middle of the field led to a 25-31 season in […]
Battle of the Editors: Winter sports to watch
A wild fall quarter for sports at UCLA is wrapping up, but with winter and spring sports on the horizon, there’s still a lot to be excited for. Here are the Daily Bruin Sports editors’ picks for athletes and sports to watch for next quarter. Gymnastics – TuAnh Dam, Sports editor Call it nostalgia for this old […]
UCLA baseball coach chosen as manager of 2017 Collegiate National Team
UCLA baseball coach John Savage has been named the manager of the 2017 Collegiate National Team as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday. In 2000, Savage, as an assistant coach with the team, helped it finish 27-3-1 and win a gold medal at Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands. “It is certainly an honor and […]
Five UCLA baseball draftees conclude their first professional seasons
Grant Dyer grew up watching the MLB draft. As the end of his junior year approached and the draft landscape materialized, it became pretty clear that the righty would make an appearance in the 2016 rendition of the first-year player draft. “Dyer will go fairly good,” said coach John Savage. “He’ll be (UCLA’s) first pick.” […]
Bruin standouts make mark on summer baseball leagues, All-Star teams
Jarron Silva hasn’t yet stepped foot on the field for UCLA baseball, but he’s already helping elevate the Bruins’ brand this summer. The incoming freshman outfielder has been one of the most impressive players for the Victoria HarbourCats of the West Coast League, a development that’s been of little surprise to Victoria general manager Brad […]