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| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | |
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 2025 Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team | |
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| Founded | 1891 (134 years ago) |
| Overall record | 2167–1638–28 |
| University | Wake Forest University |
| Athletic director | John Currie (athletic director) |
| Head coach | Tom Walter (16th season) |
| Conference | ACC Atlantic Division |
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Home stadium | David F. Couch Ballpark (Capacity: 3,823) |
| Nickname | Demon Deacons |
| Colors | Old gold and black[1] |
| College World Series champions | |
| 1955 | |
| College World Series runner-up | |
| 1949 | |
| College World Series appearances | |
| 1949, 1955, 2023 | |
| NCAA regional champions | |
| 1999, 2017, 2023 | |
| NCAA tournament appearances | |
| 1949, 1955, 1962, 1963, 1977, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | |
| Conference tournament champions | |
| Atlantic Coast Conference: 1962, 1963, 1977, 1998, 1999, 2001 | |
| Conference regular season champions | |
| Southern Conference : 1949 Atlantic Coast Conference: 1955, 1962, 1963, 2023 | |
TheWake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team representsWake Forest University inNCAA Division Icollege baseball. The program competes in theAtlantic Coast Conference (ACC). They won the1955 College World Series. They are coached byTom Walter.
The Demon Deacon program began play in 1891.
The Demon Deacons represented the United States inbaseball at the 1951 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal.[2][3] In 1955, the Demon Deacons defeatedWestern Michigan in the1955 College World Series, led by coachTaylor Sanford.[4] In 1977, Outfielder Kenny Baker became the first Demon Deacon to winACC Player of the Year.[5]
The Demon Deacons has been crownedACC tournament champions four times: 1977, 1998, 1999, and 2001. In 2010,Tom Walter was hired as Wake Forest's new head coach.
On October 31, 2007,Wake Forest University boughtErnie Shore Field for$5.5 million, paying that money upfront.[6] Starting in 2009, home games have been played atGene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park. The Demon Deacons' former home,Gene Hooks Stadium, was demolished following the university's purchase of Ernie Shore Field, which has since been renamed Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park.[7] In February 2016, the Wake Forest ballpark was renamed David F. Couch Ballpark in honoring former Demon Deacon baseball player David Couch.[8]
In 2010,Charlie Teague became the first and only former Demon Deacon elected into theCollege Baseball Hall of Fame.[16]
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Charlie Teague | 2B |
| Year | Coach | Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Taylor Sanford | 24–6 | DefeatedWestern Michigan, 7–6<[citation needed] |
| Year | Conference | Record | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SoCon | 27–2 | Lee Gooch |
| 1955 | ACC | 28–7 | Taylor Sanford |
| 2023 | ACC | 22–7 | Tom Walter |
| Season | Conference | Venue | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ACC | Doug Kingsmore Stadium,Clemson, South Carolina | Marvin Carter |
| 1998 | ACC | Durham Bulls Athletic Park,Durham, North Carolina | George Greer |
| 1999 | ACC | Durham Bulls Athletic Park,Durham, North Carolina | George Greer |
| 2001 | ACC | Knights Stadium,Fort Mill, South Carolina | George Greer |
TheNCAA Division I baseball tournament started in 1947. The Demon Deacons have played in 16 tournaments, advancing to the Super Regionals in 1949, 1955, and 2023, winning the National Championship in 1955.
| Year | Record | Pct | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4–2 | .667 | College World Series Runner-up,Region B Champion |
| 1955 | 9–2 | .818 | College World Series Champion,District 3 Champion |
| 1962 | 2–2 | .500 | District 3 |
| 1963 | 3–2 | .600 | District 3 |
| 1977 | 2–2 | .500 | Atlantic Regional |
| 1998 | 2–2 | .500 | South I Regional |
| 1999 | 3–3 | .500 | Coral Gables Super Regional, hosted Winston-Salem Regional |
| 2000 | 2–2 | .500 | Columbia Regional |
| 2001 | 3–2 | .600 | Knoxville Regional |
| 2002 | 3–2 | .600 | HostedWinston-Salem Regional |
| 2007 | 1–2 | .333 | Round Rock Regional |
| 2016 | 1–2 | .333 | College Station Regional |
| 2017 | 4–2 | .667 | Gainesville Super Regional, hosted Winston-Salem Regional |
| 2022 | 1–2 | .333 | College Park Regional |
| 2023 | 7–2 | .778 | College World Series 3rd Place, hostedWinston-Salem Regional and Super Regional |
| 2024 | 0–2 | .000 | Greenville Regional |
| 2025 | 3–2 | .600 | Knoxville Regional |
TOTALS | 50–35 | .588 |
Six Demon Deacons were selected in the2012 Major League Baseball draft:OFMac Williamson by theSan Francisco Giants (3rd Round), LHPTim Cooney by theSt. Louis Cardinals (3rd Round), 3B Carlos Lopez byWashington Nationals (12th Round), RHP Brian Holmes by theHouston Astros (13th round), SS Pat Blair by the Houston Astros (24th round), and RHP Michael Dimock also by theHouston Astros.[18]
Only one Demon Deacon was selected in the2016 Major League Baseball draft:3BWill Craig by thePittsburgh Pirates (1st round;Pick 22).[19]
In 2017, Eight Wake Forest Demon Deacons were selected in the2017 Major League Baseball Draft:OFStuart Fairchild by theCincinnati Reds (2nd round),1BGavin Sheets by theChicago White Sox (2nd round), RHPParker Dunshee by theOakland Athletics (7th round),C Ben Breazeale by theBaltimore Orioles (7th round), RHP Donnie Sellers by theToronto Blue Jays (11th round), OF Jonathan Pryor by theWashington Nationals (19th round), RHP Connor Johnstone by theAtlanta Braves (21st round), and RHP Griffin Roberts by theMinnesota Twins (29th round) which set a program record and the most in theACC.[20]
Only four former Demon Deacons have gone on to win the World Series with their respective teams.
| Player | Position | Team | Number of Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Coleman | P | New York Yankees | 1 |
| Vic Sorrell | P | Detroit Tigers | 1 |
| Ray Scarborough | P | New York Yankees | 1 |
| Tommy Byrne | P | New York Yankees | 2 |
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