USC Trojans Baseball
The University of Southern California Trojans baseball program, established in 1888, is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Pacific-12 Conference, and is currently coached by Frank Cruz, who became a full time coach in 2012
The USC Trojans are arguably the most dominant program in the history of college baseball: With 12 baseball national championships, USC is far and away the leader in that category (no other school has more than 6). Since 1924, the Trojans have compiled a record of 2,221-1,093-15 (.669) against college opponents, and have captured outright or tied for 38 conference championships. USC's most notable baseball coach was Rod Dedeaux, coaching from 1942–86, who led the school to 11 of its NCAA crowns, including 5 straight from 1970-74.
The first Trojan national championship came in 1948. The 12th and most recent title came in 1998.
They play at Dedeaux Field, which is named in honor of former coach Rod Dedeaux.
Read more about USC Trojans Baseball: Dedeaux Field, Head Coaches, Year-by-Year Results, National Championships, USC in The NCAA Tournament
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