Robert Detwiler, a construction worker from Forest Knolls, Calif., raised his son to be tough. When Fresno State sophomore outfielder Steve Detwiler tore a ligament in his thumb on a head-first slide April 1 against Long Beach State, doctors told him he had a choice. If Detwiler had sustained just a partial tear, he would [...]

Warren Morris will forever be linked to Rosenblatt Stadium. In 1996, he delivered the most indelible, unforgettable moment in College World Series history, hitting the only championship-winning walk-off home run in the history of the CWS. Louisiana State trailed Miami 8-7 with two outs and a runner on base in the bottom of the ninth [...]

Robin Ventura might have garnered even more attention for college baseball than The Grand Illusion did. The Oklahoma State third baseman carried an NCAA-record 56-game hitting streak into the 1987 CWS, drawing comparisons to Joe DiMaggio and focusing national interest on Omaha. Ventura extended the streak to 58 before meeting Stanford and two future major [...]