The University of Washington baseball team is looking to prove that they are a national contender this season. After a successful 2019 campaign, the Huskies are looking to build on their success and make a run at the College World Series. With a strong returning core of players and a talented incoming freshman class, the team is confident that they can compete with any team in the country.
Head coach Lindsay Meggs is entering his eighth season at the helm of the program and has seen the Huskies make steady progress over the years. Last season, the team finished with a record of 36-20-1 and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. The Huskies were eliminated in the Regional round of the tournament, but the experience was invaluable for the program.
The Huskies return a strong core of veterans from last season, including All-Pac-12 performers Joe Wainhouse and AJ Graffanino. Wainhouse is coming off a season in which he hit .321 with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Graffanino hit .294 with seven home runs and 32 RBIs. The team also returns starting pitchers Noah Bremer and Joe DeMers, who combined for 14 wins last season.
The Huskies also have an impressive incoming freshman class that includes pitchers Mason Cerrillo and Sam Hellinger, as well as infielder Tyler Keenan. Cerrillo is a highly touted right-hander who has been clocked at 94 mph, while Hellinger is a lefty with a deceptive delivery. Keenan is an athletic infielder who has the potential to be an impact player for the Huskies.
The Huskies have set their sights on making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season and believe that they have the talent to compete with anyone in the country. With a strong returning core of players and an impressive incoming freshman class, the Huskies are confident that they can make a run at the College World Series this season. As head coach Meggs said, “We can compete with anyone.”
