Newsletter #8

June 28, 2022

We are now a month removed from the 2022 season and right in the swing of summer. The college athletic model has changed significantly in the last few years with the addition of the transfer portal, NIL sponsorships, and eligibility waivers through COVID and other routes that are unique to this era. It is a dynamic time as the landscape changes and the Utah Valley Baseball program is moving forward through the thick of it. Here is a look at what is going on inside the program.

2022 Season Recap

The 2022 season was an exciting step forward for the Wolverines. The program tallied 19 wins and was in the hunt for a postseason bid until the final weekend of the season. There were several highlights on the season including wins over Texas State, Utah, and a mid week sweep over Mountain West Champion UNLV. Other accomplishments include:

-Toughest strength of schedule in program history
-Most home runs since 2010
-Most stolen bases since 2012
-First team since 2012 with two hitters with an OPS over .900
-Most wins since 2016
-Most WAC wins since 2016
-Highest winning percentage since 2016
-Highest WAC winning percentage since 2016
-Best fielding percentage since 2016
-First player with an OPS over 1.000 since 2017
-84 spot leap in RPI – 20^th best in Division 1 Baseball

Sims sets all time program career record for throwing out would-be base stealers

In the last game of the season Drew Sims threw out two would-be base stealers. This accounted for 62 runners thrown out in his career which set an all time Utah Valley record for a catcher. Sims also made an impact with his bat in his final game as a Wolverine capped off with a home run deep to left field.

WAC has record year

For the first time since 2012 the Western Athletic Conference sent two teams to the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The conference has been revitalized in baseball with the addition of six schools from the baseball rich state of Texas and the constant improvement of teams within the conference. Grand Canyon’s at large bid allowed the WAC to join the ACC, SEC, Big 12, Pac-12, Sun Belt, ASUN, Big Ten, Conference USA, Missouri Valley, and WCC as multi bid leagues.

It was also the best conference RPI the WAC has recorded since 2013 seasons finishing as the 19^th best conference in Division 1 baseball, ahead of formidable conference foes such as the Big West (20), Atlantic 10 (21), and the MAC (22).

Summer camp registration now open

There are several offerings of summer camp for all ages this summer. Below is a list of all of our camps and you can register today by visiting www.uvubaseballcamps.com These camps are a great way to experience Utah Valley Baseball by working with our coaches and playing at UCCU Ballpark!

Youth Camps –July 18-21 (K-6^th Grade)

Single Day Showcase Prospect Camp – July 23 (2026 Graduates and Older)

3 Day Prospect Camp – August 4-6 (2026 Graduates and older)

Developmental Camp – July 25 (2026-2028 Graduates)

Go Wolverines!

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