Richmond Spiders baseball

Richmond Spiders baseball
2024 Richmond Spiders baseball team
Founded1915 (1915)
UniversityUniversity of Richmond
Head coachMik Aoki (1st season)
ConferenceAtlantic 10
LocationRichmond, Virginia
Home stadiumMalcolm U. Pitt Field
(Capacity: 600)
NicknameSpiders
ColorsBlue and red[1]
   
NCAA regional champions
2002
NCAA Tournament appearances
1972, 1986, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003
Regular season conference champions
1972, 1986, 1997, 1998, 2003[2]

The Richmond Spiders baseball team represents the University of Richmond in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The Spiders compete in the Atlantic 10 (A-10) conference. The Spiders play their home games at Malcolm U. Pitt Field, which is located on the main campus in Richmond, Virginia. They are currently coached by head coach Mik Aoki.[3]

History

The Richmond Spiders baseball team began play in 1915. In their history, the Spiders have played in the NCAA tournament 8 times, advancing to the Super Regionals in 2002. Mik Aoki has served as head coach since 2024.

Richmond in the NCAA tournament

Year Coach Record Notes
1972 Chuck Boone 0–2 Eliminated by Florida State in District 3
1986 Ron Atkins 0–2 Eliminated by Oregon State in the Midwest Regional
1995 Ron Atkins 1–2 Eliminated by Alabama in the East Regional
1997 Ron Atkins 1–2 Eliminated by Florida in the Atlantic Regional
1998 Ron Atkins 1–2 Eliminated by Florida in the East Regional
1999 Ron Atkins 3–2 Eliminated by Wake Forest in the Winston-Salem Regional
2002 Ron Atkins 4–3 Winston-Salem Regional Champions, Eliminated by Nebraska in the Lincoln Super Regional
2003 Ron Atkins 2–2 Eliminated by Stanford in the Palo Alto Regional
Totals 12–17 8 Appearances

Coaching history

Tenure [4][5] Coach Seasons Record Pct.
1915–1933 Frank Dobson 19 160–103–2 .608
1934 Dave Miller 1 12–7 .632
1935–1971 Malcolm Pitt 37 426–257–5 .623
1972–1976 Chuck Boone 5 96–56 .632
1977–1984 Tommy Gilman 8 167–128–1 .566
1985–2007 Ron Atkins 23 717–540–4 .570
2007–2013 Mark McQueen 6 156–161–4 .492
2014–2023 Tracy Woodson 10 238–245–2 .493
2024–present Mik Aoki 1 27–32 .458
Totals 9 coaches 110 seasons 1,999–1,529–18 .566

Alumni in MLB

References

  1. ^ "Palettes – University of Richmond". Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Richmond Spiders Baseball: 2017 Quick Facts" (PDF). University of Richmond Athletics. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Richmond Hires OVC Coach of the Year Mik Aoki to Head Spider Baseball" (Press release). Richmond Spiders. June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Spider Baseball Record Book" (PDF). University of Richmond Athletics. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  5. ^ "2021 Baseball Schedule - University of Richmond Athletics". University of Richmond Athletics. Retrieved 13 July 2021.


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