Entering Sunday, Bianco played five games for the Cougars, hitting .118 (2-for-17) at the dish with one homer and three RBI. That is a no-win situation for the Bianco family. Thankfully it didnt get to that.. Another Rebel shortstop made history in 2021 when Jacob Gonzalez became the programs first National Freshman of the Year, bestowed by D1Baseball. Ole Miss Baseball. They were in the same ballpark for Drews Senior Day ceremony as the LSU veteran played his final home game in Baton Rouge. The Rebels advanced to the College World Series for the fifth time in program history and the first time since the 1972 season. David Magee is Publisher of The Oxford Eagle. The Rebels closed out the year with a trip to the NCAA Regional in New Orleans as the No. Ron, Camie and Camies parents, Patty and Jerry Marquette, are all there to give the three boys a big hug and congratulations following their win. Placement; Recruitment; Roster; Alumni; Are you alumni of this team? We didnt want them to come (to Ole Miss) because of that. Shes panic attack at every Ole Miss baseball game, Drew Bianco told Oxford Eagle sports writer Jake Thompson. He is the son of Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco. 17 ECUs Keith LeClair Classic. When we have time we go there we go to the baseball field.. Gone from the team that made it to Omaha were 17 players, including eight that were selected in the 2014 MLB Draft. The groundwork was laid for the future as the Rebels would reach even greater heights in the coming years. Top Recruiter In the fall of 2016, Rebel Baseball earned the No. His time behind the plate as a player would later benefit him as he served as LSU's pitching coach during three World Series championship teams in the 1990s. It was the beginning of a steady climb to the top for Ole Miss. We always wanted them to have an experience like I did (in college), Mike Bianco said. Bianco's Rebels were led by a young but stout pitching staff, featuring five freshmen throwing more than 60 percent of the innings on the season. That run was enough for the Rebels to earn the No. I think it would be difficult, but I think I could handle it and I think they could handle it, Mike said. The 1998 season also saw the Cowboys rise to third in the conference standings and qualify for the SLC Tournament. The Rebels entered postseason play tied for their highest ranking in program history at No. Right-hander Brett Huber also claimed postseason accolades as he was also named an All-SEC selection and earned Freshman All-America honors. The appearance in the NCAA Regional was the second in three years for Bianco's program and only the fourth for Ole Miss since the 1977 season. The trio also pulled in Freshman All-America honors, marking the first time the Rebels earned the honor for three players in the same season. The Bianco family planned its own spin on "Field of Dreams" before their four sons were old enough to wear spikes. Sam is a senior in high school headed to Louisiana-Lafayette, Drew a sophomore who's. However, things were different this time around. Mike Bianco, however, has always wanted his sons to make their own way in baseball, so he won't recruit his son Drew, a Top 100 prospect out of Oxford HS, to play for him at Ole Miss. The game began with a special moment as Ron Bianco, the father of Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco, threw out the first pitch. So, well just see what happens. 23. When Drew played the Rebels for the first time, it was May 3, 2019 his dad's 52nd birthday. Ole Miss finished 7-2 over its last three SEC series, including its first-ever sweep over LSU in Baton Rouge, to bolster its resume and ultimately garner the very last bid into the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels broke the 40-win mark for the first time under Bianco, setting a school record at 48-20 on the season and claiming the SEC Western Division Championship. Drew Bianco made a verbal pledge to play baseball at LSU last month. Matt Tracy was called up to the big leagues by the New York Yankees, April 11, 2015, and made his debut later that day. Just over one month later, another former Rebel pitcher made his Major League debut as David Goforth began pitching out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers. Youre not playing because youre the coachs son and you didnt fail because youre the coachs son. 2001-present:Head Coach, Ole Miss So I hope people understand. 2023 www.clarionledger.com. National Treasure CCCAA Baseball Whittier, CA Joined: Sep 2011: Roster: 2: Alumni: 53: Coaches. The weekend proved to be historic for the Rebels. His father, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, said his son showed a lot of maturity making the decision. After all, hes part of the family. 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The Cardinals lefty ace was the only pitcher to beat the Rebels in 2020, as they came back to win the series and reel off 16 consecutive wins, including a sweep of No. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Prior to Biancos arrival, Ole Miss eclipsed four draftees just three times. The latest renovations to O-U Stadium will benefit both players and fans. Ole Miss also continued the trend of sending Rebels to the pros with six players selected in the 2011 MLB Draft. Bianco was 3-for-12 with three RBIs in LSU's series victory at Ole Miss in April. Maybe it was the trips he took with his sons to their favorite Major League ballparks, or the time they all watched as the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. Bianco the son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco appeared in 50 games (and started 32) as a redshirt junior this spring. Its gotta be their love, Bianco said. I miss a lot of my kids. Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Rebels? The Tigers look to continue their hot start with what would be a big road win on Tuesday night. The 2019 squad set program records for walks drawn (351), fielding percentage (.978) and stolen bases (93) en route to a strong year. Ole Miss claimed the SEC Western Division title for the third time under Bianco's leadership, posting a 19-11 record before hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time during the head coachs watch. Additionally, the school district facilities are closed until January or when the schools choose to re-open. He never wanted them to play because he coached. Short recorded 10 saves in 2015, while Weathersby moved from the bullpen to a spot in the weekend rotation, willing to be called upon whenever his team needed him to lead the way. Turner claimed the award in 2013, becoming the first catcher in program history to be tabbed as the national catcher of the year. But the latest reminder, the one that came this week in the announcement that his son, Drew, has signed to play baseball at Ole Miss rival LSU, says a lot about Mike Bianco and family. Since then, Bianco has become the winningestcoachin program history, led the Rebels to the only national championship in program history and established Ole Miss as one of the premier programs in college baseball. A bunch of Ole Miss fans right now, probably: "THAT DAMN BIANCO CAN'T EVEN CROOT HIS OWN SON!". Mike is on the road coaching Ole Miss to a win against Southern Miss in Pearl. Regardless, somewhere within the quality time Mike hasspent with his five children at fields across the country, his love became theirs. It was the second season in which Bianco was named the national coach of the year, receiving the honor from Collegiate Baseball after leading Ole Miss to a 16-1 start to the 2020 season prior to the halting of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ole Miss ultimately fell one game short of Omaha, falling in the Tucson Super Regional finale at No. Those call ups gave the Rebels eight players active in the Majors in the 2011 season, the second most of any Southeastern Conference team that season. Bianco Earns Head Coaching Experience The Rebels again had two players gain national recognition as Zack Cozart and Cody Satterwhite were named All-Americans and three Rebels gained All-SEC honors. Scott Bittle brought home the program's third Ferriss Award as the state of Mississippi's top collegiate player and also earned First Team All-America honors. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Click Here. He was also named to the All-Alex Box Omaha Era Team by LSU in 2008. Maintaining Excellence The Rebels have totaled 73 All-SEC nods under Bianco. He played for Bertman and was an assistant under him for three . The SECs winningest active coach joined Ron Polk and Skip Bertman as the only coaches in conference history with 800 wins. But if you think that makes it tough for the father and son, imagine how Drew Biancos mother, Camie, will manage it all. They improved to 31-19 and 13-14 in the SEC with a sweep of LSU for the first time ever in Baton Rouge. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ole Miss lost its season opener against No. New York Mets. Mike became the head coach at Ole Miss in June of 2000. Please check your email for a confirmation. So, while Drew, a sophomore infielder at Oxford, and Ben, a junior catcher with the Chargers, have the talent to be recruited by upper-level schools, the destinations will be elsewhere. For Mike its been a lifetime spent around the sport. Currently, all City fields/facilities are closed until 12/31/2020, at which time the City will re-evaluate based on the phases and the Governor. Rookie hurler Hunter Elliott received three different Freshman All-American designations, receiving plaudits from Collegiate Baseball, Perfect Game and D1Baseball. Bianco has also coached five C Spire Ferriss Trophy winners, given annually to the best college baseball player in Mississippi. The Rebels hosted a second-straight NCAA Regional and advanced to an NCAA Super Regional for the first time, playing host to the eventual national champion Texas Longhorns. One who loves baseball, found a woman who felt the same, and let his kids find their own passion for the game. He then returned to Baton Rouge where he joined Bertman's staff at LSU. Here is the latest regarding Whittier Little League and the 2021 Spring Season. Seven players appeared on Major League rosters in the 2013 season, including the call up of right-hander Phillip Irwin (Pittsburgh) that year. During the 2021 campaign, Doug Nikhazy became the programs fourth two-time All-American and its third unanimous All-American. I want them to make their marks on their own. Bianco brought in another top-five class in 2022 with Perfect Game's No. They don't have to be the coach's son. In 22 seasons leading the program, Bianco has delivered 18 postseason appearances, including eight Super Regional berths and a pair of trips to the College World Series. Bianco will have one year of eligibility remaining. Yarbrough was tabbed as an All-SEC and All-America selection at the conclusion of the season and was one of six Rebels drafted in the 2012 MLB Draft. Their season ended with a 6-1 loss to Eastern Carolina in the American Conference Championship game. The 2018 campaign brought one of Biancos best seasons to date. Can Ole Miss seniors shock the SEC with a win on Senior Night vs. Texas A&M? I am a . 19 pick from the Toronto Blue Jays. GEAUX TIGERS pic.twitter.com/tSkwlaVX5r. #SCTop10 x @DrewBianco8 pic.twitter.com/HUJcjD3xFp, Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) February 26, 2023. 2 in the nation, highlighted by four prospects who were taken in the MLB Draft but chose instead to play in Oxford. Under Bianco, the Rebels have won four SEC Western Division titles, two SEC Tournament titles and one SEC regular-season championship, coming in 2009. The 2019 Ole Miss class ranked No. The left-hander also became the fourth Rebel to claim the Ferriss Trophy, giving Ole Miss more winners of the award than any other program in the state. Those wins are the most in Rebel baseball history and rank third all-time among coaches in the SEC. Prior to the 2017 campaign, the Rebels brought in the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, the first No. Mike Bianco is the head baseball coach at Ole Miss, and he played at LSU as a catcher from 1988-89 and worked as an LSU . The 2014 season will go down as one of the best in Ole Miss history. That's the way you need to think about it,' " Bianco said. For the first time in program history, the Rebels finished No. Let them be Drew Bianco and Ben Bianco and (youngest son) Sam Bianco. In addition to the outstanding winning percentage, the demand for seats led to new renovations and additions at O-U Stadium/Swayze Field. Bianco's on-field accomplishments have been recognized nationally, as the Rebel skipper was tapped as the manager of the USA Collegiate National Team before the start of the 2022 season. If any of the couple's four sons were talented enough to play Division I college baseball . They will not play for their dad at Ole Miss. Drew, 21, is a juniorinfielder and outfielder at LSU. Ole Miss emerged victorious at Swayze Field, earning their second consecutive and seventh overall Super Regional berth. Ole Miss was in the top 10 for six-straight weeks from March 22-April 26, moving as high as fourth nationally in the March 29 edition of the Collegiate Baseball rankings. Head won it in 2004, followed by Brian Pettway in 2005, Scott Bittle in 2008, Pomeranz in 2010 and Auston Bousfield in 2014. CARY, N.C. - USA Baseball today announced that 21-year Major League Baseball veteran LaTroy Hawkins will serve as the pitching coach for the 2023 18U National Team. Please check your email for a confirmation. The biggest misconception may be that neither Mike nor the boys could handle the pressure of being part of the same team. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South. 1 seed Virginia, falling to the Cavaliers 2-1 in the opening-round game before picking up win a dramatic walk-off win over Texas Tech and a 6-4 victory over TCU in elimination contests to set up another showdown against Virginia with a berth in the CWS Championship Series on the line. 1 ranking in national recruiting rankings by both Baseball America and D1Baseball.com. "I don't really know if I can put it into words," he said. Taylor Broadway and Jacob Gonzalez joined Nikhazy on the All-American teams, Gonzalez being just the second true freshman in program history, alongside Stephen Head, to be named an All-American. Ole Miss has won 73.2 percent of its home games under Bianco, compiling a 542-198-1 record at Swayze Field. Its special, Ben says. In his first season with the Cowboys in 1998, he engineered an 11-game improvement from 1997, posting a 30-26 record - the first of three 30-win seasons. Mike was a transfer player coming in on scholarship. Youve got to grow up and youve got to live and get an education. While working behind the plate for LSU, Bianco caught major league pitchers Ben McDonald, Russ Springer, Curtis Leskanic, John O'Donoghue, Chad Ogea and Paul Byrd. Its almost March, let chaos reign supreme, Line em up: Heres how the Rebels will take the field versus Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss basketball gets a double bye with huge quad one road win over Alabama, The original Air Kiffin shirt is available here, Ole Miss took a critical SEC West series from the Tigers in Oxford, In a recent interview with RebelGrove.com. Several players pulled in honors in 2007 as Ole Miss added a third SEC Freshman of the Year in Jordan Henry and seven Rebels took slots on All-SEC teams. the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. Bianco, the son of Mississippi coach Mike Bianco and a graduate transfer from LSU, also made an electric play a week ago when he perfectly timed his jump at the wall to take away a homer from California's Caleb Lomavita. Ole Miss rose in the national spotlight that season, breaking into the top 10 in the national rankings for the first time since the 1972 season. The Ole Miss coach spoke after the game about the significance of being there for Drews ceremony. All rights reserved. Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Mike Bianco's son committed to LSU baseball and no, you shouldn't be angry about it Ole Miss' head coach decided long ago that he didn't want his sons playing. With the appearance, Ole Miss became one of only 12 schools nationally to advance to eight straight NCAA Tournaments. He wants his sons to be their own man. To become the all-time winningest coach in Ole Miss history, Bianco passed Rebel legend Jake Gibbs with his 486th win on March 9, 2013, against Lipscomb in non-conference action. In the 2014 NCAA Regional, the Rebels ranked second nationally with 49,314 fans packing the stadium for the six-game event as Ole Miss began its run to the College World Series. We got to come out and catch ground balls, practice with the Ole Miss baseball team, and my dad just always helped us out with the game. The Tigers' offseason continues to be one with questions and concerns as Drew Bianco becomes the eighth name to enter the transfer portal. Nick Fortes and Hayden Dunhurst carried on the tradition in 2018 and 2021, earning Johnny Bench Award semifinalist nods. The last time Ron coachedhis son was when he was 12 years old but hes been guiding him in his career every day since. Zack Cozart made the national squad in 2006, and Cody Satterwhite and Lance Lynn kept that going in 2007. Love of the game For Mike it's been a lifetime. "Yeah, he and mom set that really early, but we neverknew about it until it came up," Drew said. Growing up in south Florida, everyone played baseball, he said. In a career that has been filled with memorable seasons, the pinnacle without a doubt came during the 2022 campaign. Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. OXFORD, Miss. He also was named Co-Player of the Year in the SEC and was selected as one of five finalists for the 2004 Golden Spikes Award, amateur baseball's most prestigious award. A kid from south Florida fell in love with a Louisiana girl at the baseball field, Mike said. Omaha Experience Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. He has racked up 854victories, holding a 854-485-1 (.638) record. The Rebels have reached the 30-win plateau in each of Biancos 21 full seasons, including 10 40-win campaigns, proving that the Rebels dont rebuild under Biancothey reload. Growing up with an SEC coach as your dad had its advantages, Drew said. Gonzalez was also tabbed as a freshman All-American along with TJMcCants, giving Ole Miss two or more Freshman All-Americans for six consecutive seasons, a total of 14 in that span. The Clarion-Ledger Top 20 Underclassmen selection, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. After spending two seasons at Indian River (Fla.) Community College, he played two seasons for Skip Bertman at perennial national-power LSU in 1988 and 1989. . Ben, who made the Dandy Dozen,leads Drew in home runs and Drew, one of The Clarion-Ledger Top 20 Underclassmen selection,leads Sam in stolen bases. Ole Miss also became the first school to produce two different finalists for the Johnny Bench Award in consecutive seasons when Stuart Turner and Will Allen were named as finalists in 2013 and 2014, respectively. He helped coach Northwestern State to a 1991 Southland Conference (SLC) championship and an appearance in the 1991 NCAA South I Regional. It was the highest national ranking for the Rebels since finishing the 1969 season ranked No. Four Rebels earned spots as All-SEC selections on either the first or second team, while outfielder Burney Hutchinson earned second team All-America honors from Baseball Weekly. Yeah man, he's really going off the reservation there, huh? Drew was The Oxford EAGLE area Player of the Year in 2017, so letting him get away to LSU still isnt that easy for Bianco and Ole Miss, of course. Mike Bianco played for LSU under Skip Bertman in 1988 and 1989. Last season with the Wolfpack, White posted a.362 batting average and tallied 85 hits, 12 doubles and 74 RBIs. I've always gone back to if they're good enough to play here they are good enough to play anywhere. Take Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, for example. State and LSU, Bianco received his first head coaching opportunity, taking over the reins of McNeese State. Growing up, "normal" for the Bianco boys meant taking batting practice and helping at Ole Miss baseball camps, fielding balls from Dad at Swayze and SEC road trips. Known by fans and peers as a classy winner on the field and a gifted, caring family man off the field the veteran Rebel baseball could be called an extreme competitor. It was the first time a Rebel player had ever been a finalist for the award. Right-hander Aaron Barrett (Washington) made his Major League debut on March 31, 2014. Among those 166players, 32have made Major League rosters, including 21Rebels in the past 22 seasons. The Rebels looked destined for a deep postseason run in 2020. 1 recruiting class in the history of not only the baseball program but all of Ole Miss athletics. Justin Garza (1-0) L. Michael Kopech (3-1) S. Emmanuel Clase (13) Cincinnati Reds. The pitching staff was the strength of the 2017 squad, cracking the country's top 25 in six different categories; Ole Miss led the SEC and ranked third nationally in strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.21), while finishing ninth in the country with 1.22 walks and hits per inning (WHIP). He can be reached at david.magee@oxfordeagle.com. Hes a dad first, and a coach second. Three Rebels received All-American nods during Ole Miss' national championship campaign in 2022. Proud to say that I have committed to Louisiana State University!! "Dad said, 'You're two or three hits away from batting .250. He really just did that AGAIN. 2 Louisville and a road win over eventual national champion Coastal Carolina. In the Bianco Era, Rebel pitchers have accounted for 71selections in the MLB Draft, including three first-rounders. Younger brother Sam, still at Oxford, is a likely prospect as well. 1998-2000:Head Coach, McNeese State Its unlikely that Ole Miss fans will go so far as to cheer for the Tigers. I guess the question is why should we have to handle it. It was special to be there today.. It marked the first top-5 recruiting class for Bianco at Ole Miss. Despite Rebel captain Tim Elkos warning of dont let the Rebs get hot, the college baseball world did just that. Ole Miss opened the season with the best start to a year in program history, coming in at 17-1, as well as 20-2 at just before the halfway point. Like Camie, he doesnt miss a game, but when he has to choose between his grandsons and his son he chooses the Chargers. After hitting just .176 as a freshman in 2019 and .074 in the COVID-19 season of 2020, Bianco entered the NCAA transfer portal. And keep in mind that Mike himself played college ball in Baton Rouge. The Rebels also set a new standard with a third consecutive 40-win season as Ole Miss advanced to the Tempe Super Regional and posted a 40-25 mark on the year. He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. The Cougars finished last season 37-24 overall and 13-11 in conference play. ___ AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 A non-fan tries to introduce his son to the wide world of sports via the town baseball clinic. Beyond the right field wall, new terracing along with more grilling areas and picnic pavilions were built in the area heavily populated by Ole Miss students. There are advantages to it, but there are also disadvantages. My wife says it the best, we dont care what you do, we just want you to have passion for it.. 4/1/2021 - 4/3/2021. Like, holy cow. 12 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. After advancing to the College World Series for the fifth time in program history during the 2014 season, Bianco had a young team with little experience take the field for the 2015 campaign. 6 ranking by Collegiate Baseball. After opening with a decisive victory over Saint Louis, the Rebels exited the tournament after two heartbreaking losses in one day to the nations top hitting team, Tennessee Tech. Rebels Return to Omaha The experience that the Rebels gained in 2015 paid dividends in the 2016 season. Mike Bianco, the Ole Miss baseball coach, and his son Drew, the LSU third baseman, had an emotional and once-in-a-lifetime Sunday. Published 9:38 am Thursday, November 9, 2017. The family'love for thegame started right there at Alex Box Stadium. Stuart Turner and Bobby Wahl became All-SEC and All-America honorees, while Turner was named the winner of the Johnny Bench Award as the top collegiate catcher in the nation. After running through the SEC Tournament, capped by a 9-1 win over LSU in the conference title game, the Rebels hosted an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2016 after missing a year in 2017. Cozart was named an All-SEC First Team selection, while Henry, Lance Lynn and Cody Satterwhite were named to the second team. It was one of those hits that seemed destined for pay dirt, but Biancos heroic flop over the fence kept it from going in Incarnate Words favor. After the Tigers' 1997 College World Series title run, Bianco was named the head coach at McNeese State in July of that year. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. May 8, 2020 Sam Bianco stands in front of brothers Drew, left, and Ben at their family home in Oxford. Their blossoming careers at Oxford brought up a rule Mike and Camie talked about long before the boys ever picked up a baseball. One of the best years to date offensively made Ole Miss one of the most feared teams by opposing pitchers, and rightfully so. Furthest seat to the right. Just as the Rebels were rising to the top of the national rankings and preparing for SEC play, the 2020 season ended due to the spread of COVID-19. Gunnar Hoglund became the third Rebel pitcher coached by Bianco selected in the first round, earning the No. The Rebels have also celebrated great academic success under Bianco. THE BIANCO FILE Rebels coach Mike Bianco is the favored option among the large contingent of former Bertman players. The winning tradition has led to a wealth of success in the nations strongest baseball conference. When they dont have a game of their own the Bianco boys and sister Catherine are watching Dads at Swayze. Left-hander Drew Pomeranz claimed SEC Pitcher of the Year honors, becoming the first Rebel to claim the award since its inception, and also garnered All-SEC and All-America honors. Hayden Dunhurst added to the recent run of Rebel backstops drafted highly in 2022, being selected in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals. 2 Alabama. Even at the College World Series, the Rebels couldnt be cooled down as Ole Miss defeated Auburn and took down Arkansas twice to advance to the championship series against Oklahoma. I hope I win and hes hoping he wins. Mike Bianco issues update on Hunter Elliott following first loss of 2023 season. Its Tuesday night now and Oxford just finished adding another game to the win column. T.J. Beam (New York Yankees) was the first player from the Bianco Era to be called up in 2006, followed by Seth Smith (Colorado) in 2007 and Matt Tolbert (Minnesota) in 2008. Red Cup Rebellion, an Ole Miss Rebels community, Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics, Mike Bianco's son committed to LSU baseball and no, you shouldn't be angry aboutit. Leading the way throughout the season were All-SEC Second Team reliever Wyatt Short, Ferriss Trophy finalist Scott Weathersby, and senior slugger Sikes Orvis. At the end of the day its just baseball games, said Drew, in his senior year at Oxford High School. Doug Nikhazy made it three straight seasons with a Rebel arm wearing the Stars and Stripes, earning a spot on the 24-man roster for the 2019 summer. That streak also includes 16 consecutive years ranked in the top five. The reality, though, is that if the boys werent good enough to play for their dad at Ole Miss, no one would even know this rule existed. Ben, 22, is a junior catcher/first baseman at Louisville. Most recently, Gonzalez was the shortstop selection on the All-SEC First Team, while Elko'sfinal collegiate season landed him on the All-SEC Second Team. Drew Bianco is celebrating America in more ways than one this weekend as the redshirt junior from Oxford, Mississippi, will be transferring from LSU to play for the Houston Cougars in the American Athletic Conference. Drew Pomeranz became the sixth Rebel to sport the American flag uniform in 2009, followed by Bobby Wahl in 2012 and Dallas Woolfolk in 2017. Following the triumphant season, the longtime Rebel skipper was tabbed the National Coach of the Year by D1Baseball, USA Baseball, the ABCA, and Collegiate Baseball. Seth Smith and Stephen Head both competed for the 2003 edition of the Collegiate National Team. It was the first time Ole Miss ever served as a Regional host, but it wouldn't be the last. They dont have to be the coachs son. Others leaving include pitcherJacob Hasty, pitcher Will Safford, infielder Collier Cranford, outfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo. Of not only the baseball program but all of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, said Drew left... 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