Introduction to the 2022 College World Series
The College World Series, or CWS, is an annual post-season baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring the top eight college baseball teams in the nation. Each year, teams compete to be crowned the National Champion of college baseball. The 2022 College World Series will be the 75th edition of the tournament, beginning on June 18th and concluding on June 28th.
Background of the 2022 College World Series
The 2022 College World Series will be the first to adopt the new four-team, double-elimination format that was announced in October 2019. This format replaces the traditional eight-team, double-elimination tournament. The four teams that make it to the College World Series will be the winners of the four NCAA Division I baseball regionals, which are held in early June. The four regional champions will then compete in a single-elimination tournament to decide the national champion.
Qualifying Teams for the 2022 College World Series
The four teams that will be competing in the 2022 College World Series are the University of Texas Longhorns, University of Florida Gators, University of Arizona Wildcats and Louisiana State University Tigers. All four teams have made multiple appearances in the College World Series, with the Longhorns having the most appearances with 16, the Gators having 9, the Wildcats having 8 and the Tigers having 5.
Television Coverage of the 2022 College World Series
The 2022 College World Series will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. ESPN has been the exclusive broadcaster of the College World Series since 2008 and will continue to be so through at least 2022. This will be the first College World Series to be broadcast on ESPN2, which was added to the coverage package in 2019.
Ticket Availability for the 2022 College World Series
Tickets for the 2022 College World Series go on sale on April 1st. Ticket prices range from $35 for general admission to $150 for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased online at the College World Series website, or in person at the TD Ameritrade Park box office.
Venue for the 2022 College World Series
The 2022 College World Series will be played at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The stadium has a capacity of 24,000 and is the home of the College World Series since 2011. It is also the home of the Omaha Storm Chasers, a minor league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
College World Series Champions: Who Won the 2022 College World Series?
The 2022 College World Series was won by the University of Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns defeated the Louisiana State University Tigers in the championship game by a score of 5-3. It was the Longhorns’ first College World Series title since 2005 and their 17th overall.
Final Standings of the 2022 College World Series
- University of Texas Longhorns (National Champions)
- Louisiana State University Tigers
- University of Florida Gators
- University of Arizona Wildcats
Awards of the 2022 College World Series
The awards of the 2022 College World Series were as follows:
Most Outstanding Player
The Most Outstanding Player of the 2022 College World Series was Texas Longhorns third baseman Tyler Shreve. Shreve was named the Most Outstanding Player after batting .368 with four home runs and 12 RBIs.
All-Tournament Team
The 2022 College World Series All-Tournament Team was as follows:
- Tyler Shreve – Texas Longhorns (MOP)
- Phillip Carter – Texas Longhorns
- Ricky Miller – Louisiana State University Tigers
- Drew Miller – University of Florida Gators
- Nick Dorsett – University of Arizona Wildcats
- Tyler Rainey – University of Arizona Wildcats
Conclusion
The 2022 College World Series was won by the University of Texas Longhorns, who defeated the Louisiana State University Tigers in the championship game. The Longhorns’ third baseman, Tyler Shreve, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. The four teams that qualified for the College World Series were the University of Texas Longhorns, University of Florida Gators, University of Arizona Wildcats and Louisiana State University Tigers. The tournament was broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, and tickets were available for purchase online or in person.