2010 NCAA Division I baseball tournament
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The 2010 NCAA Division I baseball tournament began on Friday, June 4, 2010, as part of the 2010 NCAA Division I baseball season. The 64-team double elimination tournament concluded with the 2010 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. This was the final year at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, the host venue since 1950.
Season | 2010 |
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Teams | 64 |
Finals site | |
Champions | South Carolina (1st title) |
Runner-up | UCLA (3rd CWS Appearance) |
Winning coach | Ray Tanner (1st title) |
MOP | Jackie Bradley Jr. (South Carolina) |
The South Carolina Gamecocks won two elimination games against archrival Clemson in the College World Series semifinals, then defeated the UCLA Bruins in the second game of the finals on a walk-off single by Whit Merrifield to win the national championship. It was the school's first championship in baseball and second team championship overall.