After being hired in June, head coach Willie Bloomquist said his goal is to bring Arizona State baseball back to where it once was in Omaha competing for a national championship. The 2020 Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team represented Arizona State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I baseball season. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). They do not just focus on the physical skills each position needs to improve and the mental and strategic skills . Danny Worth. Under his guidance in seven seasons, the Sun Devils did not advance past the NCAA Tournament regional stage. The Vail Cienega productwas ratedthe second-best overall prospect in Arizona and is touted for his athleticism. If you dont want to be here, then, by all means, dont be here.. Peraza is the lone coach on staff with experience at the collegiate level after serving in the same capacity at San Diego State. The results have yet to be determined for this season, but the coaching staff feels confident with this group given the additional time compared to last years scramble after Bloomquist was hired in early June 2021. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Travis Buck is returning to Arizona State baseball. Our expectations were to win the national championship that year.. (File photo by Brady Klain/Cronkite News). We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 2023 Baseball Roster # Full Name Pos Ht. In any situation well be able to complete and be unselfish as possible.. Everything happens for a reason. Rodriguez was with the Sun Devils the last three seasons. Buck hit.362 (272-for-752) over his ASU career with 205 runs scored, 53 doubles, 19 home runs, 147 RBI and 52 stolen bases. I thought it was an easy transition, Marsh said. Don Mitchell. I jumped at the bit and come down here as soon as possible.. Volunteer Assistant Coach. Now the head coach at Michigan, he said, I appreciated my time, in Tempe. The former San Diego State associate head coach and pitching coach brings nearly a decade of coaching experience at the Division I. Perazas hands will be full as well as recruiting coordinator. Description. 14 recruiting class in 2017 and top-35 classes in 2019 and 2020 under Peraza. The infieldwill showcasea young group afterthree of the four spots became vacant. Gaining players with experience was key after last season's pitching staff compiled a 6.76 ERA. Ethan is the type of guy that hes not necessarily a get-in-your-face, vocal type leader, Bloomquist said. The current coaching staff much resembles the prototype of what ASU has established in other major sports, relying on those who have played the game at the highest level. Justin Johnson. "We're not coming in here to try and finish second," he said. It's nice to see how we'll both probably have a lot of playing time in the outfield together with one of us in center and the other in right probably. Goff will handle a lot including infield and outfield duties. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. The exception there is shortstop Drew Swift, drafted in the eighth round by the Oakland A's. After NCAA regional appearances in 2015 and 2016, ASU had consecutive losing seasons (23-32 both years) for the first time. 18 Aztecs collapse in final minutes, fall at Boise State, Game preview: No. Not only do we want to develop baseball players, but we want to develop skills that will translate once the uniform comes off, Smith said. In all, Peraza's staff cracked the top five in 11 different school-record statistical categories, while individuals were among the top 10 in eight different statistical categories. Mike Goff (player development, outfield, infield coach), Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Chino Hills, Calif. Long Beach State. The Aztecs had two additional hurlers drafted that year in left-hander Marcus Reyes (Toronto) and righty CJ Saylor (St. Louis), tying for the program's most pitching draft picks since 2007. Hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Joe Oliveira announced his resignation on June 16. 19 July 2021. Full Bio. Creative Commons. Catie Cheshire expects to graduate in August 2021 with a masters degree in sports journalism. December 14 Baseball. July 11, 2021 9:14 AM PT. June 21 Baseball. 1 runaway candidate to replace Edwards. Wanting to be here. Once he heard that Bloomquist was taking over the program he just wanted to be a part of it. From 2016 to 2018, 18 more Sun Devils joined the list. I want to talk to all the high school coaches and travel ball coaches here in our Valley and make sure we win our backyard.. I dont view Arizona State as a stepping stone. Buck most recently has been the hitting coach for the Boise Hawks, an independent minor league team. He made it clear that not every one of you is going to become a major league ballplayer. This is a special place with the history. And to me, that is a big selling point of our program.. During his tenure ASU never ranked in the top two in the Pac-12 or made an NCAA Tournament super regional appearance. View Full Bio. Today, Phoenix Municipal Stadium has an indoor batting facility, a patio for fans to hang out and seats more people. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } ^ Collegiate Baseball ranks 40 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. In Smiths seven seasons at the ASU programs helm, 2020 had the potential to be the best. 7 Director of Baseball Operations. Despite its small shelf life, that 2020 team set a Sun Devils record for producing the most picks in the first four rounds of the MLB Draft. NAIA Recognizes 10 OUAZ Teams and 82 Student-Athletes on NAIA Awards Day. View Full Bio. The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the San Diego State University Aztecs Skip To Main . Knowing all that together, whats going to be best for developing these young men that are here and giving them the best opportunity for us as a program to win? The next head coach will determine which members of the current staff stay. You have to still prepare these kids for when they go to the next level of what theyre getting into. His most memorable stint was with the Boston Red Sox (2003-05), where he played some of the best baseball of his career. Before relocating to the Sunshine State, Peraza spent the 2013 campaign as pitching coach at Cal State Northridge, where Matador hurlers compiled one of their best seasons in program history, recording the best team earned run average (3.96) over a stretch of 21 years. Were going to be looking for someone who will come in and re-energize ASU baseball, our donors, our alums, our fan base, Anderson said. 22 . 1986 College World Series Champion. Mark Flatten. A lot has been with our future recruits and trying to stay in touch with them and let them know where they stand. Peraza returned to the West Coast in July 2015 following a two-year stint as pitching coach at Florida International in Miami, Fla. During his second season at FIU in 2015, Peraza mentored a pitching staff that produced a 3.89 team ERA, helping the Panthers win the Conference USA tournament championship and post its first regional victory since 2001 (Coral Cables Regional). The former Aztec also has been impressive on the recruiting trail. I've reached out to position guys so that communication has been very good. Like Bloomquist, Buck is a former ASU standout who came to the school from Washington. Commitment to the program. Sophomore Nick McLain, the brother of former ASU second baseman Sean, transferred from UCLA. Kevin Higgins. During his illustrious coaching career, Peraza's pitchers have earned nine All-America honors, five conference Pitcher of the Year awards and 20 all-conference accolades. Goff has spent the majority of his 35-year coaching career in the major leagues. Smith was fired in 2021 after ASU was eliminated in the Texas Regional, and while his dismissal was controversial, Smiths impact on the Sun Devils program is tangible. Before coming to Tempe, Peraza was the associate head coach and pitching coach at his alma mater San Diego State. Brown, who won a national championship as a player with the Titans in 1995, returns for his third stint as a coach after serving on the staff in 2001-03 and 2007-10. Sam Peraza (pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. Full Bio. Associate Head Coach. The next head coach will determine which members of the current staff stay. Spirit Shutout Park-Gilbert in Season Opener. . Head Coach. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Opens in new window. I was disappointed that, administratively, my boss never acknowledged the team, Smith said. The Pepperdine grad helped lead . As Goff also mentioned, Mueller wants to not rely heavily on the long ball and scrap runs together if need be. He played 10 years in the major leagues for five different teams. Still, there will be some familiar faces for Smith, now the coach of the Michigan Wolverines who will be in the Valley for the MLB Desert Invitational beginning Friday. Full Bio. He played for the Sun Devils from 2003-05, was All Pac-10 first team twice and an All-America selection. It was the body of work over the seven years, ultimately, that led to the decision.. The Arizona Cardinals defensive coaching staff under new head coach Jonathan Gannon is taking shape. The A's selected Buck with the 36th overall pick in the 2005 draft first round. "With the experience we have, not only at the collegiate level, but with all of us going through the collegiate ranks as players and at the professional level and playing at the highest level, and coaching at the highest level, the young men that come in here are going to get better and they're going to learn how to play the game the right way," he said. Assistant Coach. nicholas.ojea@gcu.edu. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images). We came in together very confident that we could advance the program and, very frankly, bring back some of the glory days of old, Anderson said. Gaining players with experience was key after last seasons pitching staff compiled a 6.76 ERA. He is also a world champion after the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2004 World Series. Nevertheless, the first-time collegiate coach introduced his first full coaching staff on Monday. He then attended San Francisco State for one year in 2000-01, earning second-team all-conference honors. All rights reserved. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Full Bio. "I knew this was going to be a lot of work, people I know and trust that have been here and done this are like, `You know you're taking on a giant. By Kirk Kenney. Behind guard Max Rices 12 straight points at the end, host Broncos score the games final 14 in the final five minutes to stun Aztecs, Stats and storylines to watch on Tuesday night, when San Diego State takes on Boise State at ExtraMile Arena, San Diego State sits on the cusp of a No. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Tommy Raffo: Head Coach baseball@astate.edu (870) 972-2700 (870) 972-2700 @TommyRaffo22: Alan Dunn: Assistant Coach (Pitching) adunn@astate.edu (870) 972-2700 (870) 972-2700: Drew LaBounty: Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator baseball@astate.edu Nonetheless, it's an early part of this journey.". Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Cole Mahoney-Bruer. Whatever it takes were going to do it,' Goff said. The tables were turning, now hes going to be the bossI feel like I have a new lease on life right now being able to do this again.. The forum is designed to promote college baseball to athletic directors and give possible future head coaches an opportunity to network themselves, as well as learn the process from actual athletic directors. In Smith's tenure ASU went a combined 202-155 overall, finishing as high as third in the Pac-12 twice but only fifth in 2019 and 2021. With six starters gone, Long willmove to first base after trying his hand at third base last season. Baseball Coaching Staff. I think theyll definitely get some love that they deserve. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Baseball Administration and Community Affairs 480-965-5060 480-965-5060 Travis Buck: Director of . Smith literally left his mark on the Sun Devils program on the diamond he was instrumental in upgrades made to Phoenix Municipal Stadium, where the Sun Devils now play their games. Luke Howard. Between the three of them and Bloomquist at the helm, the coaching staff has a good mix of college and professional experience. Peraza has coached 17 players that would go on the become MLB Draft selections. Head Coach, @ArizonaBaseball. 7 . Before his move to Los Angeles, Peraza spent the 2007 season as head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Eastern Oklahoma State College, overseeing all aspects of recruiting and scholarships awarded. Coaches Phoenix Camp Coaching Staff. Peraza's pitching staff played a crucial role in helping San Diego State secure its fifth Mountain West tournament championship over a six-year span in 2018. Mike Goff and Bill Mueller come into Arizona State with a ton of MLB experience. Here is what to know before ASU begins its season on Friday in a three-game series against San Diego State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. By Lucas Gordon /Cronkite News. 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