C,ampbell senior Dalen Thompson (Triton) is shown after a game-winning hit.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Campbell baseball is set for its opening weekend series against the University of California Santa Barbara at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.
The trip out to California is a return from last year’s opening series, when the Camels took two of three against the Gauchos at Jim Perry Stadium.
Probable Starters
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 EST | ESPN+
Campbell Jake Murray | Gr. LHP
UCSB | Tyler Bremner, Jr. RHP
Saturday, February 15 | 6:00 EST | ESPN+
Campbell | David Rossow, Sr. RHP
UCSB | Jackson Flora, So. RHP
Sunday, February 16 | 4:00 EST | ESPN+
Campbell | Lleyton Grubich, So. LHP
UCSB | Calvin Proskey, So. RHP
Series History
Last year’s matchup was the first time the two teams played. UCSB took the first game, but Campbell closed out the series with wins in the last two games.
New Faces in the Creek
Campbell has new faces up and down the roster. Headlined by the coaching staff additions of Chris Marx (head), Travis Stone and Seth LaRue. The Camels welcome 23 newcomers on the roster.
Know Your Opponent
The Gauchos are ranked No. 22 in D1Baseball’s preseason poll. The team hosted a regional last year but lost twice to Oregon. The team was picked to repeat as Big West champions, and a trio of pitchers (Tyler Bremner, Jackson Flora, Cole Tryba) were named to the Preseason All-Big West Team.
Friday starter Tyler Bremner is the second-best college draft prospect according to D1Baseball and the second-best starting pitcher. Sophomore LHP Cole Tryba is the second-best relief pitcher from the same publication.
Head Coach Andrew Checketts is beginning his 14th season at the helm. He is the winningest coach in program history, racking up a record of 455-247-5.
CAA Preseason Honor
Triton graduate Dalen Thompson and Andy Schuldt were named to the All-CAA preseason team as honorable mentions.
Century Club
Across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the Camels recorded 100-plus doubles, home runs, stolen bases and hit by pitches. They were the only team to accomplish this feat in either year. In 2024, Campbell recorded 112 home runs, 103 doubles, 98 stolen bases and 96 HBPs.
National Leaderboard
When Campbell’s 2024 season ended, they were eighth in home runs, 12th in walks, 17th in slugging percentage, 20th in runs per game, and 23rd in on-base percentage.
Replacing The Sheriff
The Camels are looking to replace the production of Lawson Harrill, who led the team in every major hitting category and set a school record for career home runs (51).
(Campbell athletic media services provided the basis for this report)
