The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team is a Division I team that represents the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Big Ten Conference. The team's colors are scarlet and cream, and their nickname is the Huskers.
The team plays their home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, which was opened in 2001 to replace the old Buck Beltzer Stadium. The stadium is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and has a capacity of 8,500 seats. It is a multi-use facility that includes stadiums for both baseball and softball. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is known for its state-of-the-art features, including a video board, a sound system, and a natural grass field.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball program has a rich history dating back to 1889. The team experienced some struggles in its early years, with frequent disbandments and hiatuses. However, the hiring of Tony Sharpe in 1947 brought stability to the program. Sharpe and his successor John Sanders led the team for 51 seasons, making just three NCAA Tournament appearances between them. Nebraska hired Dave Van Horn in 1998, and he quickly turned the Huskers into a national power. Under Van Horn's leadership, the team made its first two College World Series appearances in 2001 and 2002.
Mike Anderson took over for Van Horn and in 2005 led NU to its most successful season ever, including another College World Series trip. Nebraska has been to the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship 17 times and advanced to three College World Series. The Cornhuskers have won eight regular season conference championships and four conference tournament championships. Sixteen Huskers have been named First-Team All-Americans, and Alex Gordon won the 2005 Golden Spikes Award as the best amateur baseball player in the country.
