1957 Penn State Nittany Lions baseball team

The 1957 Penn State Nittany Lions baseball team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1957 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team was coached by Joe Bedenk in his 27th season at Penn State.

1957 Penn State Nittany Lions baseball
District 2 Champions
College World Series, Runner-Up
ConferenceIndependent
1957 record22–2
Head coachJoe Bedenk (27th season)

The Nittany Lions lost the College World Series, defeated by the California Golden Bears in the championship game.

Roster
1957 Penn State Nittany Lions roster
 

Pitchers

  

Infielders

  • Steve Baidy
  • Bob Hoover
  • Gary Miller
  • Guy Tirabassi
  • Dave Watkins

Catchers

  • Don Stickler
  

Outfielders

  • Jim Lockerman
  • John McMullen
  • Ron Rainey

Unknown

  • Wayne Breisch
  • Elisha Howes
  • Walter Krauser
  • John McKersh
  • Ron Reise
  • Richard Shingler
  • David Simmers
  • Marlin Stover

Coaches

  

Schedule
1957 Penn State Nittany Lions Baseball Game Log
Regular Season
Postseason
District 2 Tournament (2–0)
Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Overall Record
May 30vs ManhattanEbbets Field • New York, NY2–118–0
May 31vs St. John'sEbbets Field • New York, NY5–019–0
1957 College World Series (3–2)
Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Overall Record
June 8vs Florida StateJohnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Omaha, NE6–020–0
June 9vs TexasJohnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Omaha, NE4–121–0
June 10vs CaliforniaJohnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Omaha, NE0–821–1
June 11vs Notre DameJohnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Omaha, NE5–422–1
June 12vs CaliforniaJohnny Rosenblatt Stadium • Omaha, NE0–122–2

Awards and honors
Cal Emery
Ed Drapcho
  • First Team All-American
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References
  1. "College World Series Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
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