Texas Longhorns baseball

History

The Longhorn baseball program has been remarkably stable over the last century. Since 1911, it has had only four full-time coaches—Billy Disch (1911–1939), Bibb Falk (1940–1967), Cliff Gustafson (1968–1996), and Augie Garrido (1997–2016). David Pierce, head coach at Tulane University, was hired as Texas' new 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 (in 1949 and 1950). 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 at the helm at Texas. Since he took over, the school has won seven Big 12 Conference titles, four conference tournament championships, and two national championships, in 2002 and 2005.

David Pierce era (2016–present)

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.

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 three minutes.

All-time season results

*Through March 21, 2016.
Information Source: 2015 Texas Longhorns Baseball Media Guide – Year-by-Year Results section

Big 12 members

*Through June 30, 2014.
Information Source: 2015 Texas Longhorns Baseball Media Guide – All-Time Series Records section

Former Big 12 and SWC members

Colorado and Nebraska both competed in the Big 12 from 1997 to 2011. Arkansas (1915–1991), Rice (1915–1996), SMU (1918–1996), and Houston (1971–1996) all competed in the Southwest Conference. Missouri and Texas A&M both left for the SEC in 2012. *Through June 30, 2012.
Information Source: 2015 Texas Longhorns Baseball Media Guide – All-Time Series Records section

Rivalries

The Longhorns enjoy spirited rivalries with 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 1919. Between 1925 and 1997, when both 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 State Farm 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.

National College Baseball Hall of Fame

The Longhorns have had six players, two coaches, and one veteran inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame, more than any other school because of ex-HC Gustafson being on the board of the HOF foundation.

First Team All-Americans

The University of Texas has had more than 50 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.

Southwest Conference

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

First Team All Big 12 Conference

Since joining the Big 12 for the 1997 season, over 40 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.

Notable players

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