The Citadel Bulldogs baseball represents The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in college baseball at the NCAA Division I level. The program was established in 1899, and has continuously fielded a team since 1947. Their primary rivals are College of Charleston, Furman and VMI.
This season marked the first time The Citadel finished last in the SoCon and did not qualify for the Southern Conference baseball tournament. This came on the heels of the 2010 regular season and tournament championship, and NCAA Regional appearance. However, the season was marked by some early success, including a win over topâÂÂranked South Carolina, which won national championships in both 2010 and 2011.
Pitcher Matt Talley was drafted in the 28th Round, 866th overall, by the Atlanta Braves.
The Bulldogs were picked by both the Southern Conference Media and Coaches to finish 8th in the 11 team Southern Conference. 3B Drew DeKerlegand was named to the first team preseason All-Conference Team, while OF Nick Orvin made the second team. On Saturday April 14, Jordan claimed his 700th career victory in a 3âÂÂ0 victory over UNC Greenbsoro. The Bulldogs coach is the 36th active member of the 700 win club at the Division I level.
SoCon Pitcher of the Year
All-Conference First Team
All-Conference Second Team
SoCon All-Freshman Team
SoCon Player of the Month
SoCon Pitcher of the Month
Collegiate Baseball Hitter of the Week
SoCon Player of the Week
SoCon Pitcher of the Week
Severe weather along the East Coast delayed arrival in Charleston for the opening weekend tournament, and canceled many other games around the Southeast. As a result, Virginia Tech was a late addition to the tournament field and played the opening game against the Bulldogs on February 14.
The Bulldogs suspended three starters, Drew Ellis, Austin Mapes, and Phillip Watcher, on March 30, 2016, for violations of team rules and dismissed them on April 6. Phillip Watcher's twin brother Jacob remained on the team.