2022 Tennessee Tech Baseball News

Season
Hinchman named All-American by Collegiate Baseball
Hinchman named All-American by Collegiate Baseball

TUCSON, Ariz. – For the first time in his illustrious career, Tennessee Tech outfielder Jason Hinchman was honored as one of the top players in the nation, collecting Collegiate Baseball All-American Second Team honors powered by Diamond Sports as announced by the entity Thursday morning.

Tech falls to Belmont, SEMO on third day of OVC Tournament to end 2022 season
Tech falls to Belmont, SEMO on third day of OVC Tournament to end 2022 season

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2022 campaign officially came to a close for the Tennessee Tech baseball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles fell in a pair of contests at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at Wild Health Field in Lexington, Ky.

Golden Eagles rally late, hold off Redhawks to advance to OVC Tournament semifinals
Golden Eagles rally late, hold off Redhawks to advance to OVC Tournament semifinals

LEXINGTON, Ky. – An incredibly long day at the ballpark, full of massive ups and downs emotionally and on the scoreboard, finally went in favor of the Tennessee Tech baseball team Thursday (and into Friday), as the Golden Eagles (30-25) outlasted Southeast Missouri on the second day of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for an 11-10 victory.

Record-breaking day lifts Tech past Racers, Eagles on day one of OVC Tournament
Record-breaking day lifts Tech past Racers, Eagles on day one of OVC Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Eye-popping, offensive performances, some stellar pitching, and timely defense were all key factors for the Tennessee Tech baseball team on day one of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, as the Golden Eagles (29-25), earned not one, but two victories Wednesday at Wild Health Field to advance to the double-elimination portion of the league event.

Five Golden Eagles collect OVC postseason honors
Five Golden Eagles collect OVC postseason honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Five members of the Tennessee Tech baseball time were among those honored by the Ohio Valley Conference Tuesday morning, as the league announced its annual postseason honors. Jason Hinchman, Ed Johnson, Gabe Lacy, Ryan Guardino, and Jackson Green all received recognition from the OVC, with votes accumulated from the league's coaches and sports information contacts.

Golden Eagles kick off 2022 OVC Tournament with tilt against Murray State
Golden Eagles kick off 2022 OVC Tournament with tilt against Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team visits Lexington, Ky. and Wild Health Field for the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament starting Wednesday, May 25, set to square off with Murray State in an elimination game at 11:30 a.m. CT.

Johnson closes out regular season with OVC Player of the Week nod
Johnson closes out regular season with OVC Player of the Week nod

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech shortstop Ed Johnson was recognized as the co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week for the first time this season and third time in his career as announced by the league on Monday, sharing the honor with Belmont's Brodey Heaton.

Tech closes out 2022 regular season with 15-3 win at Murray State
Tech closes out 2022 regular season with 15-3 win at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team closed out the 2022 regular season in style Saturday afternoon, claiming its second Ohio Valley Conference series in a row with a decisive, 15-3 victory at Murray State at Reagan Field.

Big second-inning rally lifts Tech past Racers, evens finals OVC series
Big second-inning rally lifts Tech past Racers, evens finals OVC series

MURRAY, Ky. – Despite a slow start, the Tennessee Tech baseball team rallied and cruised to a 15-8 victory at Murray State Friday evening, squaring its Ohio Valley Conference series at 1-1.

Racers top Golden Eagles in OVC series opener in Murray
Racers top Golden Eagles in OVC series opener in Murray

MURRAY, Ky. – An early offensive strike was the big difference-maker Thursday evening, as the Tennessee Tech baseball team fell to Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State in their series opener at Reagan Field, 7-2.

Tech to wrap up 2022 regular season in final OVC series at Murray State
Tech to wrap up 2022 regular season in final OVC series at Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team wraps up the 2022 regular season with a three-game set at Murray State starting Thursday evening at Johnny Reagan Field.

Johnson named semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award for second straight year
Johnson named semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award for second straight year

LUBBOCK, Texas – Tennessee Tech junior shortstop Ed Johnson has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 Brooks Wallace Award Watch List as announced by the College Baseball Foundation Wednesday, his second such honor in as many seasons.

Golden Eagles fall in final midweek tilt at Kentucky
Golden Eagles fall in final midweek tilt at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – It was a tough night at the ballpark for the Tennessee Tech baseball team Tuesday, as the Golden Eagles (25-24) fell in their final midweek tilt of the year at Kentucky (28-23) by a final score of 13-0.

Tech to visit Kentucky for final midweek tilt of 2022
Tech to visit Kentucky for final midweek tilt of 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team will compete in its final midweek tilt of the season Tuesday evening, hitting the road for a visit to Lexington and 5:30 p.m. CT match-up with Kentucky.

Tech scores 14 unanswered, takes final OVC series with Austin Peay on Senior Day
Tech scores 14 unanswered, takes final OVC series with Austin Peay on Senior Day

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With a number of storylines entering the ballgame Sunday, the Tennessee Tech baseball team made sure to give them all a happy ending with a 14-5 victory over in-state rival Austin Peay at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.

Tech rallies, tops Austin Peay to even final OVC series between rivals
Tech rallies, tops Austin Peay to even final OVC series between rivals

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another grueling day at the ballpark saw the Tennessee Tech baseball team bounce back and even its Ohio Valley Conference series with in-state rival Austin Peay Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (24-23, 8-12) took down the Governors (19-32, 10-10) by a final score of 10-7.