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Rick Hirtensteiner

Where Are They Now?: Billy Cook Sizzles at the Major Leagues

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It's July 12, day two of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. Anticipation fills the air as Bily Cook, former Pepperdine Baseball infielder ('18-'21) and current Pittsburgh Pirates IF/outfielder, eagerly awaits for his name to be called. "This was the first year that they had a 20-round draft. The year before, it was five because of COVID-19, and then before that, it was 40 … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Billy Cook Sizzles at the Major Leagues

Pepperdine Baseball Falls to Pacific in a Hard-Fought Affair

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Pepperdine Baseball dropped the conference opener 9-6 against the Pacific Tigers on March 22, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves now sit at 5-17 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.All but two players in the Waves' starting lineup tallied a hit on the day, with four players picking up two or more. Where the Waves faltered was with runners left on base, recording 12 in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Falls to Pacific in a Hard-Fought Affair

Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah

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Pepperdine Baseball fell to the University of Utah Utes 9-4 Feb. 17, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves are now 1-2 on the young season. The final line score for the game was Utah with nine runs, 11 hits, one error and six men left on base, while Pepperdine had four runs, seven hits, two errors and five men left on base. “We got going a little too late offensively,” … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah

Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins

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The Pepperdine Baseball season begins with a doubleheader Feb. 16. The Waves will play against the California Baptist Lancers and the University of Utah, both at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Following opening day, the Waves will play Utah again at home Feb. 17, before facing Cal Baptist and Utah in Riverside, CA. Pepperdine will then return to Malibu for a game against UC Santa … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins

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