Baseball News -- 2019

Pirate baseball to hold golf tournament on Dec. 16
Pirate baseball to hold golf tournament on Dec. 16

August 26, 2019

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team will host a golf tournament to benefit the program on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Costa Mesa Country Club.

Altobelli named ABCA National Coach of the Year
Altobelli named ABCA National Coach of the Year

August 08, 2019

The American Baseball Coaches Association selected Orange Coast College head coach John Altobelli as the ABCA/Diamond National Coach of the Year after guiding the Pirates to the 2019 state championship in May.

PIRATES CLOSE THE BOOK WITH STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!
PIRATES CLOSE THE BOOK WITH STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!

May 28, 2019

Joey Fregosi’s well-placed infield single with the bases loaded capped off a walk-off, come-from-behind, 8-7 win over El Camino to win the 2019 California Community College Baseball State Championship on Tuesday at Fresno City College’s John Euless Ballpark.

Pirates hang on and survive late rally for 10-7 win over Panthers.
Pirates hang on and survive late rally for 10-7 win over Panthers.

May 27, 2019

FRESNO – The Orange Coast College baseball team had just enough gas in the tank to survive and defeat Sacramento City, 10-7, on Monday night at the California Community College Athletic Association Baseball State Championship, held at Fresno City College’s John Euless Ballpark.

Van Den Helder's gem lifts Pirates past Panthers, 6-1
Van Den Helder's gem lifts Pirates past Panthers, 6-1

May 25, 2019

FRESNO – The right arm of Cole Van Den Helder was all the Orange Coast College baseball team needed as the Pirates topped Sacramento City College, 6-1, in Game 2 of the California Community College Athletic Association Baseball State Championships on Saturday at Fresno City College’s John Euless Ballpark.

From the Pandhandle to the Pirates, Williams finds a home at OCC
From the Pandhandle to the Pirates, Williams finds a home at OCC

May 23, 2019

COSTA MESA ? It should come as no surprise that Orange Coast College first baseman Tommy Williams leads the team with nine total sacrifice at-bats. His ?we before me? attitude has not only served the Pirates well in 2019, but it?s a mentality the OCC sophomore transfer has had with the ball club since coming to Costa Mesa from the Texas Panhandle city of Canyon.

Pirates punch ticket to Fresno with 15-1 win over Mounties!
Pirates punch ticket to Fresno with 15-1 win over Mounties!

May 18, 2019

COSTA MESA -- It's a return trip to Fresno for the Orange Coast College baseball team as the top-seeded Pirates defeated Mt. San Antonio, 15-1, on Saturday in Game 2 of the Southern California Sectional playoffs, played at Wendell Pickens Field.

Coach Alto notches win No. 700 as Pirates top Mounties in Sectional opener.
Coach Alto notches win No. 700 as Pirates top Mounties in Sectional opener.

May 17, 2019

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team is one win away from another trip to Fresno following Friday afternoon's 10-7 win over visiting Mt. San Antonio in Game 1 of the Southern California Sectional playoffs, played at Wendell Pickens Field.

Delorefice earns MVP honors for Pirates as all-conference honors are announced
Delorefice earns MVP honors for Pirates as all-conference honors are announced

May 16, 2019

IRVINE -- After winning their third straight Orange Empire Conference title, several members of the Orange Coast College baseball team earned spots on this year's All-OEC list, as voted on by the conference's head coaches.

Pirates, Mounties battle for Final Four berth!
Pirates, Mounties battle for Final Four berth!

May 14, 2019

COSTA MESA – It’ll be a State Final Four rematch for a trip to this year’s big dance as the Orange Coast College baseball team hosts Mt. San Antonio College in the 2019 Southern California Sectional playoffs this weekend, here at Wendell Pickens Field.

Pirates advance to Sectionals following 2-0 win over Long Beach
Pirates advance to Sectionals following 2-0 win over Long Beach

May 10, 2019

COSTA MESA -- Michael Ryhlick picked a good time to pitch one of his best games of the year, leading the Orange Coast College baseball team to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Long Beach City College in Game 2 of the Southern California Super Regional Playoffs on Friday at Wendell Pickens Field.

Pirates rally late for 9-6 win over Vikings in Super Regional opener
Pirates rally late for 9-6 win over Vikings in Super Regional opener

May 09, 2019

COSTA MESA -- It's not always going to be picture-perfect, but for the Orange Coast College baseball team, all that matters is a win and on Thursday, the Pirates did enough to top visiting Long Beach City College, 9-6, in the opening game of the Southern California Super Regional playoffs.

Pirates, Vikings kick off Super Regional on Thursday
Pirates, Vikings kick off Super Regional on Thursday

May 06, 2019

COSTA MESA -- The top-seeded Orange Coast College baseball team will host 12th-seeded Long Beach City College in this year's Southern California Super Regionals, which begin on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Wendell Pickens Field.

Pirates topple Eagles, advance to Super Regionals
Pirates topple Eagles, advance to Super Regionals

May 04, 2019

COSTA MESA -- Skylar Limonchi went 5-for-6 with three runs and one RBI to lead the top-seeded Orange Coast College baseball team to a 10-3 win over L.A. Mission College in Game 2 of the Southern California Regional playoffs on Saturday at Wendell Pickens Field.

Pirates take playoff opener over L.A. Mission
Pirates take playoff opener over L.A. Mission

May 03, 2019

COSTA MESA -- A strong start was all the Orange Coast College baseball would need as the Pirates toppled L.A. Mission College, 8-1, in Game 1 of the Southern California Regional playoffs on Friday at Wendell Pickens Field.

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