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Ryan Johnson Shines in His Final Season at Pepperdine

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Senior catcher and infielder Ryan Johnson steals second base Feb. 19, at Eddy D. Field. Johnson had a perfect batting average Feb. 19. Photo by Ashley PaulsenPepperdine Baseball went 24-26 in the 2022 season, but players and coaches said the Waves expect to be more competitive in 2023 due to the impact of newcomers and development of returning players.Amidst the development of … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson Shines in His Final Season at Pepperdine

Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19

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Senior outside hitter Spencer Wickens (No. 7) of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball prepares to spike the ball against Grand Canyon University on March 28. The volleyball team was hit hard by COVID-19 and canceled or postponed multiple games. File photo by Keonabelle PaniaguaWithin a seven-hour period, Pepperdine Baseball and Men's Volleyball reported positive tests for COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19

Baby Waves: Two Players Ready to Contribute to Top-Ranked Teams

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Freshman center fielder Connor Bradshaw tracks a ball during a practice with his Clubhouse travel team. Bradshaw, an outfielder from New York, said he hopes to help Pepperdine Baseball get to the College World Series in 2021. Photo courtesy of Connor BradshawNo. 1 and No. 16 in the country. These were the final rankings of Pepperdine Men's Golf and Baseball when the West Coast … [Read more...] about Baby Waves: Two Players Ready to Contribute to Top-Ranked Teams

Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree

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Former Waves infielder Chase d'Arnaud smiles while looking off into the distance. D'Arnaud returned to classes this fall to complete his Integrated Marketing Communications degree, following 12 seasons in professional baseball. Photos courtesy of Chase d'Arnaud With the No. 144 pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Chase … [Read more...] about Chase d’Arnaud Leaves Diamond to Finish Degree

Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine

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Senior first baseman Justin Lutes steps outside the batters box before facing UCLA's Jared Karros. Photos by Austin Hall After a scorching 7-0 start, Pepperdine Waves Baseball looks to regroup after losing to UCLA for the fifth consecutive time. After a rocky first inning, Pepperdine kept things competitive for over half the game. Ultimately, the Bruins' supreme bats and … [Read more...] about Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine