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Tennessee Wins NCAA DI College World Series
The Canadian Road to the CWS Finals
June 25, 2024 by @CollegeBaseba12

NCAA DI College World Series Finals Recap

The 2024 Tennessee Volunteers etched their name in the annals of college baseball history on Monday night in Omaha, clinching the program's first national title with a nail-biting 6-5 victory over No. 3 Texas A&M in game three of the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.

The top-ranked Volunteers capped off an extraordinary season with 60 wins en route to their MCWS crown – becoming the first SEC team in history to reach the 60-victory milestone in a single season. They also joined an elite group as just the fourth conference team to achieve the trifecta of winning the SEC regular season title, SEC Tournament title, and the MCWS in the same year.

During the season, Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, QC) played in 34 games for the Vols, batting .287 with 23 hits (5 homers, 3 doubles), 22 RBIs, and 20 runs.

Canadian Star Émilien Pitre in the CWS

June 15: 1 run, 1 hit (double), 2 BB, and 1 stolen base in a 5-4 extra-inning victory over NC State

June 17: 1 hit in a tough 1-5 loss to #1 Texas A&M

June 19: 2 runs, 2 hits (including his 10th home run of the season), and 2 RBI in a 4-15 loss to #3 Florida

Pitre's outstanding season earned him Third Team All-American honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings. The junior second baseman also secured a spot on the Southeastern Conference All-Defensive Team for the second consecutive year. With a stellar .992 fielding percentage and a .301 batting average, Pitre proved to be a true dual-threat player.

Canadians in the NCAA DI

The 2024 baseball season saw Canadian players make significant contributions across NCAA DI. A total of 170 Canadian players represented 97 NCAA DI teams, showcasing their skills both on the mound and at the plate. Canadian pitchers accumulated impressive stats with 999 appearances, 106 wins, 37 saves, 235 game starts, and a whopping 1,910 strikeouts. At the plate, 79 Canadian batters combined for 9,168 at-bats, smashing 303 home runs, 43 triples, and 521 doubles while driving in 1,735 runs, scoring 1,930 runs, and swiping 356 bases.

The road to Omaha was paved with Canadian talent. The NCAA Regional tournaments featured 24 teams with 51 Canadian players. Eight teams, boasting 10 Canadian players, advanced to the Super Regionals. From there, two teams with two Canadian standouts made it to the prestigious NCAA DI College World Series.

A Season to Remember

As the dust settles on an exhilarating 2024 NCAA DI College World Series, it's clear that Canadian players have left an indelible mark on the tournament and the entire season. From Émilien Pitre's all-around excellence to Robin Villeneuve's contribution to Tennessee's historic championship run, Canadian talent was on full display at the highest level of college baseball.

Congratulations to all the Canadian players who showcased their skills, determination, and sportsmanship throughout this remarkable 2024 season. Your achievements have not only brought pride to your teams and universities but have also inspired the next generation of Canadian baseball talent. Here's to another exciting year of Canadian stars shining bright in NCAA DI baseball!

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