Baseball

Then-sophomore Cole Barr rounds third base and shakes hands with Coach Dan Held on April 3, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play Purdue on Wednesday in Bloomington.

IU baseball to play home opener Wednesday against Purdue

Mar 3, 2020 3:58 pm

The team has a 6-3 record for the season.

Then-senior catcher Ryan Fineman prepares to high-five senior utility Matt Lloyd on May 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU won two of its three games during the Keith Leclair Classic this weekend in Greenville, North Carolina.

IU baseball ends win streak Sunday with loss to Ole Miss

Mar 1, 2020 9:32 pm

The team went 2-1 in the Keith LeClair Classic this weekend.

Then-sophomore Tommy Sommer pitches April 10, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will travel this weekend to Greenville, North Carolina, for the Keith Leclair Classic.

IU baseball will play two ranked teams in weekend tournament

Feb 27, 2020 4:19 pm

The Hoosiers will head to Greenville, North Carolina, for the Keith LeClair Classic.

Then-sophmore Cole Barr hits a home run April 3, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU's home opener against Butler University on Wednesday was canceled due to inclement weather.

IU baseball home opener against Butler University cancelled due to weather

Feb 25, 2020 12:50 pm

The two teams are working to reschedule later in the season.

Then-sophomore left-handed pitcher Tommy Sommer pitches the ball against the University of Louisville on May 14, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Sommer said that his dad’s encouragement allowed him to give up soccer and pursue baseball.

Hoosier ties: Pitcher Tommy Sommer learns hard work and love for IU athletics from his dad

Feb 24, 2020 12:53 pm

His approach to the game is inspired by his dad.

Then-junior Pauly Milto pitches the ball March 22, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU defeated all three opponents in the South Alabama Invitational Feb. 21-23 in Mobile, Alabama.

Pitching leads IU baseball to three wins in a row at South Alabama Invitational

Feb 23, 2020 9:04 pm

Sophomore pitcher Gabe Bierman struck out 11 batters Saturday.

Then-sophomore outfielder Elijah Dunham avoided a pitch April 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Dunham was selected in the 40th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates but chose not to sign and returned to college instead.

Elijah Dunham takes on leadership role with reshaped IU baseball team

Feb 23, 2020 5:19 pm

Dunham is expected to be one of IU’s most productive hitters.

Senior catcher Ryan Fineman takes a deep breath before batting May 16, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will compete in the South Alabama Tournament this weekend in Mobile, Alabama.

IU baseball travels to South Alabama Invitational this weekend

Feb 19, 2020 5:37 pm

The Hoosiers will face three teams this weekend.

Then-senior catcher Ryan Fineman prepares to catch the ball May 18, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Louisiana State University defeated IU in two of the three games played this weekend.

IU baseball loses opening series 2-1 against LSU

Feb 16, 2020 5:12 pm

The team avoided a sweep from the toughest opponent on its schedule.

Then-sophomore infielder Cole Barr prepares to bat against the University of Louisville on May 14 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will play Louisiana State University on Feb. 14-16 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

IU baseball opens 2020 season with strong test against No. 11 LSU

Feb 14, 2020 12:42 am

The Hoosiers went 37-23 last season.

Sophomore pitcher Gabe Bierman looks down at his baseball glove Oct. 19, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field. Bierman will play his second consecutive season for IU in 2020.

Keeping him close: How Gabe Bierman remembers his father on the field

Feb 12, 2020 10:40 pm

Bierman is living out the life his father never did as a pitcher for IU.

Then-sophomore infielder Justin Walker talks to head coach Jeff Mercer during the 2019 season at Bart Kaufman Field. The team won the regular season Big Ten championship last year.

IU baseball gears up for start of season

Feb 4, 2020 6:36 pm

Head coach Jeff Mercer is entering his second season at IU.

The IU baseball team cheers and watches March 27 against Kent State University at Bart Kaufman Field. IU baseball announced its 2019-20 schedule Tuesday.

IU baseball releases 2020 regular season schedule

Oct 22, 2019 7:18 pm

The 53-game regular season will begin in February and last through May.

Now-senior outfielder Matt Gorski hits the ball May 18 at Bart Kaufman Field. IU head coach Jeff Mercer filled the opening on his coaching staff today, hiring Derek Simmons as his third assistant.

IU baseball hires third assistant coach

Sep 5, 2019 7:02 pm

Simmons was an assistant coach at Kent State University.

Sophomore Elijah Dunham cheers as he rounds the bases after his teammate sophomore Cole Barr scores a home run April 10 at Bart Kaufman Field. This was Barr’s 12th home run of the year.

Elijah Dunham doesn't sign with Pirates, announces return to IU for junior season

Jul 14, 2019 4:42 pm

Dunham is the final Hoosier draftee to announce his decision.

Then-freshman Justin Walker throws the ball to first base during the Hoosiers' game against the Indiana State Sycamores on April 10.

Justin Walker, Sam Crail to transfer from IU baseball

Jun 30, 2019 1:25 pm

Both players appeared in at least 26 games last season.

IU played University of Kentucky on May 8, 2018, at Bart Kaufman Field. IU will face the University of Cincinnati on Feb. 26.

2019 Kentucky Mr. Baseball chooses IU

Jun 27, 2019 7:21 pm

Hacker was also the 2019 Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year.

Reese Sharp pitches during the state title game June 17 at Victory Field in Indianapolis. After being drafted by the San Francisco Giants, Sharp declined the offer to play baseball at IU.

Reese Sharp waits on pro dreams for chance to play in Bloomington

Jun 26, 2019 3:03 pm

Sharp could see immediate playing time after IU lost all three weekend starters.

Senior catcher Ryan Fineman, junior left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank and junior infielder Scotty Bradley stand with two children on the pitching mound May 18 at Bart Kaufman Field. Players stood for the national anthem before playing Rutgers.

Homestead's Carter Mathison commits to IU baseball

Jun 26, 2019 2:43 pm

Mathison is the second 2021 commit from the Indiana Bulls.

Senior catcher Ryan Fineman returns to the dugout after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Canisius College on March 17 at Bart Kaufman Field. The Hoosiers will take on Indiana State on March 19.

Baseball's Ryan Fineman signs with Tampa Bay Rays

Jun 13, 2019 4:32 pm

Fineman is the second player to officially sign a deal.