2011 College World Series

2011 College World Series. The 2011 College World Series was the 65th edition of the College World Series (CWS), the final round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 18 to June 29. The South Carolina Gamecocks won their second consecutive College World Series title, defeating the Florida Gators in the Championship Series. The South Carolina Gamecocks were led by Ray Tanner, who became the first coach to win back-to-back titles since Augie Garrido led the Texas Longhorns to consecutive championships in 2002 and 2005. The 2011 College World Series was played at the new TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, which replaced Rosenblatt Stadium as the host venue.

● Overview

The 2011 College World Series was the first to be held at the new TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, which has a seating capacity of over 24,000. The College World Series is the final round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which features 64 teams competing in a double-elimination tournament. The 2011 College World Series was broadcast on ESPN, with Mike Patrick and Orel Hershiser providing commentary. The South Carolina Gamecocks were seeking to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Oregon State Beavers in 2006 and 2007. The 2011 College World Series featured several notable teams, including the Vanderbilt Commodores, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Texas A&M Aggies.

● Teams

The eight teams that competed in the 2011 College World Series were the South Carolina Gamecocks, Florida Gators, Vanderbilt Commodores, North Carolina Tar Heels, Texas A&M Aggies, California Golden Bears, Texas Longhorns, and Virginia Cavaliers. The South Carolina Gamecocks were the defending champions, having won the 2010 College World Series under the leadership of Ray Tanner. The Florida Gators were seeking their first College World Series title since 1996, when they were led by Andy Lopez. The Vanderbilt Commodores were making their first appearance in the College World Series since 2004, while the North Carolina Tar Heels were seeking their first title since 1982.

● Bracket

The 2011 College World Series bracket featured two double-elimination brackets, with the winners of each bracket meeting in the Championship Series. The South Carolina Gamecocks were placed in Bracket 1, along with the Texas A&M Aggies, California Golden Bears, and Virginia Cavaliers. The Florida Gators were placed in Bracket 2, along with the Vanderbilt Commodores, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Texas Longhorns. The Championship Series was a best-of-three series, with the South Carolina Gamecocks facing the Florida Gators.

● Results

The 2011 College World Series began on June 18, with the South Carolina Gamecocks defeating the Texas A&M Aggies 5-4. The Florida Gators also won their opening game, defeating the Texas Longhorns 8-4. The Vanderbilt Commodores and North Carolina Tar Heels also won their opening games, defeating the California Golden Bears and Virginia Cavaliers, respectively. The South Carolina Gamecocks went on to win the Championship Series, defeating the Florida Gators two games to one. The South Carolina Gamecocks won the final game 5-2, with Scott Wingo being named the Most Outstanding Player.

● All-Tournament Team

The 2011 College World Series All-Tournament Team featured several notable players, including Scott Wingo, Christian Walker, and Michael Roth. The team was selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and featured players from the South Carolina Gamecocks, Florida Gators, Vanderbilt Commodores, and North Carolina Tar Heels. The All-Tournament Team was announced on June 29, following the conclusion of the Championship Series. Other notable players on the team included Nolan Fontana, Preston Tucker, and Taylor Hill.

● Statistics

The 2011 College World Series featured several notable statistical performances, including Scott Wingo's .333 batting average and Michael Roth's 1.14 ERA. The South Carolina Gamecocks hit .274 as a team, while the Florida Gators hit .273. The Vanderbilt Commodores and North Carolina Tar Heels also had strong statistical performances, with Tony Kemp hitting .333 and Patrick Johnson posting a 1.50 ERA. The 2011 College World Series also featured several notable pitching performances, including Forrest Koumas's 12 strikeouts and Hudson Randall's 1.12 ERA. Category:College World Series