A Championship Season in Photos: 2015 Virginia Baseball
Virginia pitcher Brandon Waddell (20) throws to Notre Dame during game nine at the 2015 ACC Baseball Championship in Durham, N.C., Friday, May 22, 2015. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores outfielder Joe McCarthy (31) crosses the plate after a home run in the second inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores pitcher Connor Jones (33) delivers a pitch against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; General view of baseball on field before the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores head coach Brian O'Connor and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Dave Van Horn listen to pregame umpire instructions in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; The Virginia Commodores celebrate a win against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) and catcher Matt Thaiss (21) celebrate after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores pitcher Josh Sborz (27) celebrates the win against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers shortstop Daniel Pinero (22) shakes hands with Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Trey Killian (21) in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers runner Daniel Pinero (22) claps after stealing second base against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the fifth inning in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia Cavaliers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Virginia infielder Daniel Pinero (22) is congratulated on his home run by Matt Thaiss (21) and Adam Haseley (7) during game one of the 2015 ACC Baseball Tournament Championship in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2015. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)
Virginia's Josh Sborz (27) pitches a seven inning shut-out to Georgia Tech during game one of the 2015 ACC Baseball Tournament Championship in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2015. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)
Virginia's Kenny Towns (9) is congratulated by his teammates after his home run during game four of the 2015 ACC Baseball Tournament Championship in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)
Virginia pitcher Matt Doughty (6) throws to Notre Dame during game nine at the 2015 ACC Baseball Championship in Durham, N.C., Friday, May 22, 2015. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)
Jun 13, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores head coach Brian O'Connor watches pregame warmups against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores head coach Brian O'Connor chats with the umpires prior to the game against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Commodores pitcher Brandon Waddell (20) started the game against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) and catcher Matt Thaiss (21) celebrate the win against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Florida 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate the win against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Florida 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; The Virginia Cavaliers bench cheer action in the sixth inning against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Florida 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers catcher Matt Thaiss (21) celebrates with the bench after scoring the only run of the game in the sixth inning against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Florida 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers catcher Matt Thaiss (21) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers begad coach Brian O'Connor celebrates with his team after defeating the Florida Gators at the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) and Virginia Cavaliers catcher Matt Thaiss (21) celebrate the win against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers infielder Ernie Clement (4) sacrifices in the seventh inning against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers infielder Kenny Towns (9) hits a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to drive in the go ahead run against the Florida Gators in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Connor Jones (33) throws during the first inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers second baseman Ernie Clement (4) fields a ball during the second inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers catcher Matt Thaiss (21) makes a catch for an out during the sixth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Adam Haseley (7) throws during the first inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Adam Haseley (7) throws during the first inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Adam Haseley (7) reacts with infielder Jack Gerstenmaier (25) after leaving the game during the sixth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers second baseman Ernie Clement (4) hits an rbi single during the sixth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers right fielder Thomas Woodruff (37) hits a two run single during the sixth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) reacts after the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) hugs catcher Matt Thaiss (21) after the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Josh Sborz (27) reacts after the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players celebrate after the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers right fielder Thomas Woodruff (37) hits a two run single during the sixth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game two of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Brandon Waddell (20) throws during the first inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers first baseman Pavin Smith (10) reacts after hitting a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers first baseman Pavin Smith (red hair) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center fielder Adam Haseley (7) scores during the fifth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers first baseman Pavin Smith (10) hits an rbi single during the fifth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers first baseman Pavin Smith (10) makes a catch during the fourth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Nathan Kirby (right) hugs catcher Matt Thaiss (21) after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Nathan Kirby (middle) hugs catcher Matt Thaiss (left) after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers celebrate after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers celebrate after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center fielder Adam Haseley (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the seventh inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers center fielder Adam Haseley (7) slides home safely ahead of the tag by Vanderbilt Commodores catcher Jason Delay (5) during the fifth inning in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Brandon Waddell (20) throws during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers pitcher Nathan Kirby (19) celebrates the victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores in game three of the College World Series Final at TD Ameritrade Park. Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 4-2 to win the College World Series. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports