2015 Colonial Athletic Association baseball tournament explained

Year:2015
Conference:Colonial Athletic Association
Teams:6
Format:Double-elimination tournament
Ballpark:CofC Baseball Stadium at Patriot's Point
City:Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Titlecount:4th
Coach:Mark Scalf
Coachcount:3rd
Mvp:Corey Dick
Mvpteam:UNC Wilmington

The 2015 Colonial Athletic Association baseball tournament was held at CofC Baseball Stadium at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, from May 20 through 23. It consisted of the top 6 finishers in the CAA in a double-elimination tournament. won their 4th championship and earned the Colonial Athletic Association's automatic bid to the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball tournament.[1]

Entering the event, UNC Wilmington had won the most championships among active teams, with three. James Madison had claimed two titles, while William & Mary, Towson, and second-year member College of Charleston each had one. Former member East Carolina won 7 titles during their tenure in the conference.[2]

Seeding and format

Continuing the format adopted in 2012, the top six finishers from the regular season will compete in the double-elimination tournament. The top two teams received a single bye and played the winners of the opening round games.[3] [4]

Team W L Pct. GB Seed
21 3 .875 1
18 6 .750 3 2
14 10 .583 7 3
13 11 .542 8 4
11 13 .458 10 5
10 14 .417 11 6
9 15 .375 12
6 18 .250 15
6 18 .250 15

All-Tournament team

The following players were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Player School
Ryan Brown College of Charleston
Taylor Clarke College of Charleston
Adam Davis Delaware
Corey Dick UNC Wilmington
Luke Dunlap UNC Wilmington
Cam Hanley Northeastern
Hayden McCutcheon College of Charleston
Kennard McDowell UNC Wilmington
Brock Niggebrugge Delaware
Evan Phillips UNC Wilmington
Jordan Ramsey UNC Wilmington
Gavin Stupienski UNC Wilmington

Most Valuable Player

Corey Dick was named Tournament Most Valuable Player. Dick was a first baseman for UNC Wilmington, who went 3 for 5 in the Championship Game with a pair of doubles and two RBI.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014-15 Championship Schedule. caasports.com. January 15, 2015.
  2. Book: 2020 Baseball Record Book. 11. Colonial Athletic Association. December 10, 2020.
  3. Web site: Seahawks Edge Charleston to Claim CAA Title, 7–6. UNC Wilmington Seahawks. May 23, 2015. December 10, 2020.
  4. Web site: 2015 CAA Baseball Championship. Colonial Athletic Association. December 10, 2020.