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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Coach Rick Heller takes the field during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Iowa baseball goes 1-2 at Kleberg Classic

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 27, 2022

Iowa baseball dropped two of the three games it played in Corpus Christi, Texas, over the weekend. The Hawkeyes beat the Pepperdine Waves, 3-1, on Friday and lost to the Texas A&M Corpus Christi...

Iowa first basemen Peyton Williams gets Minnesota infielder Zack Raabe out during the Iowa baseball game vs. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Iowa baseball overcomes travel changes, prepares for Kleberg Bank Classic

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2022

The Hawkeye baseball team avoided eastern Iowa’s Thursday snow storm, packing up to travel to Texas one day early. The Hawkeyes left Iowa around 7:30 on Wednesday morning, flying south to compete...

Iowa first baseman Peyton Williams hits the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Maryland on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 6-2.

Iowa baseball goes 3-0 at Swig and Swine Classic

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2022

Iowa baseball started the 2022 season undefeated this weekend, taking down Air Force, Ball State, and Bucknell at the Swig and Swine Classic in Charleston, South Carolina.  Sophomore Adam Mazur...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers hits the ball during the Iowa Baseball game against Illinois on May 15, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. Illinois defeated Iowa 14-1.

Iowa baseball to begin 2022 season with new leadoff hitter Michael Seegers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 17, 2022

In 49 at-bats as a member of the Iowa baseball team, Michael Seegers has registered just six hits. The now-sophomore posted a .122 batting average and a .232 on-base percentage as a true freshman in...

Iowa pitcher Marcus Morgan poses for a photo during the Hawkeyes NCAA college baseball media day, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa baseball’s Marcus Morgan settling in as one-sport athlete

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2022

Before Iowa baseball freshman Marcus Morgan was the Hawkeyes’ Sunday starter, he was a four-sport athlete at Iowa City West High School. Morgan was Iowa City West’s starting quarterback for...

Iowa first baseman Peyton Williams celebrates after hitting a grand slam during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 7-0.

Iowa baseball’s Peyton Williams eyes injury-free season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 15, 2022

Iowa baseball’s Peyton Williams posted a .298 batting average in 122 plate appearances in 2021. The left-handed slugger played in 38 of the Hawkeyes’ 44 games last year, racking up six home runs...

Iowa players huddle up during the Hawkeyes NCAA college baseball media day, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa baseball taps transfer Adam Mazur as Friday night starter

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2022

Iowa baseball transfer Adam Mazur was surprised to hear he earned the spot as the Hawkeyes’ ace. Mazur beat Butler transfer Connor Schultz, freshman Marcus Morgan, and returning Hawkeye starter...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard catches the ball for an out at first base during the Iowa Baseball game against Illinois on May 15, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. Illinois defeated Iowa 14-1.

Hawkeye baseball players find success in summer league

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 4, 2021

The pandemic wiped out many opportunities for Hawkeye baseball players in collegiate summer league play last year. But in 2021, Hawkeyes are spread out around the country to play in various summer...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowas dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Iowa athletics announces contract extensions for nine coaches

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 26, 2021

Iowa athletics extended nine Hawkeye head coaches, the department announced Monday. A number of assistant coaches in several sports also received contract extensions. “It is with great pleasure...

Iowa second basemen Michael Sergers fist bumps head coach Rick Heller during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 18-0.

Advanced analytics and progressive technology power Iowa baseball’s player development

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 21, 2021

Advanced analytics have been at the forefront of collegiate and Major League Baseball teams for over a decade. The University of Iowa baseball program has not hesitated to get with the times. Even...

Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball to a Minnesota player during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates pick Iowa pitcher Drew Irvine in 2021 MLB Draft

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Iowa baseball right-handed pitcher Drew Irvine in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft Tuesday afternoon. Irvine was picked 553rd overall. Irvine served primarily...

Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace throws a pitch in the rain during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The senior made his final start at Duane Banks Field, pitching six innings and allowing one run to cross the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Toronto Blue Jays draft Hawkeye baseball pitcher Trenton Wallace

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

The Toronto Blue Jays drafted Iowa baseball left-handed pitcher Trenton Wallace in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft on Tuesday morning. Wallace was picked 332nd overall. The Friday night starter...

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