Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball is the NCAA Division I varsity intercollegiate baseball team of Oklahoma State University, based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. The team competes in the Big 12 Conference. The Cowboys' current head coach is Josh Holliday.

Oklahoma State is a historically elite program, with the fourth-best win percentage, 13th-most wins, eighth-most College World Series wins, sixth-most College World Series appearances, and third-most NCAA tournament appearances in college baseball history, as of February 19, 2025. The program has accumulated a better all-time win percentage and more wins, regular season conference championships, conference tournament championships, All-Americans, NCAA Tournament appearances, NCAA Tournament wins, College World Series appearances, College World Series Finals appearances, College World Series wins, and College Baseball Hall of Famers than any school in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State has won 26 conference championships and 22 conference tournament championships as of the end of the 2025 season. The Cowboys have also earned 51 NCAA Tournament bids and have played in 20 College World Series, including a still-standing NCAA record seven straight CWS appearances from 1981 to 1987.

The Cowboys have four players/coaches in the College Baseball Hall of Fame: Gary Ward (who coached the program to 16 consecutive conference titles from 1981 to 1996), Tom Borland (1955 College World Series Most Outstanding Player), Pete Incaviglia (the all time home run king in college baseball history), and Robin Ventura (holder of an NCAA record 58-game hitting streak and widely regarded as the greatest hitter in college baseball history).

Oklahoma State won the national championship in 1959, led by star pitcher Joel Horlen, who would later author the 12th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox history in 1967.

History

1954 College World Series

The 1954 Oklahoma State baseball team was the first squad to make the College World Series. The team entered the postseason after winning the Missouri Valley Conference with an 8–1 conference record, before going on to defeat Texas in the District VI Playoff to punch the program's first ticket to Omaha. In the College World Series, the Cowboys were knocked off by Rollins before defeating Lafayette and Arizona for the first CWS wins in program history. Oklahoma State would be eliminated after a 7–3 loss to Missouri, who would go on to win the national championship.

1955 College World Series

The 1955 Oklahoma State baseball team was one of the strongest in school history, going a perfect 22–0 in the regular season and claiming another Missouri Valley conference title. In the postseason, the Cowboys would punch their second ticket to Omaha with a 6–2 win over rival Oklahoma in the District V Playoff. Oklahoma State would begin their College World Series run by defeating Springfield in their opening game, before losing to Western Michigan. The Cowboys would rebound with a pair of wins over Colgate and Arizona before being eliminated by Wake Forest, who would also go on to win the national championship.

1959 College World Series National Champions

The 1959 Oklahoma State baseball team entered the season with low expectations. Only four players, left fielder Don Soergel and pitchers Joel Horlen, Roy Peterson and Dick Soergel, were on the roster from the previous season. The preseason prospectus for 1959 read, "The baseball outlook for coach Toby Greene's 16th edition of Cowboy baseball is quite questionable. Despite the return of key members from last year's pitching staff, it's hard to consider the Pokes much of a threat with graduation, grades and the pros robbing the veteran OSU mentor of all but one of his starters." Despite the inexperience, the team compiled a 27–5 overall record with a 17–3 conference record, winning the Big Eight conference title before beating Bradley in the District V Playoff to clinch their third College World Series appearance.

Oklahoma State opened the 1959 College World Series with a 10–2 victory over Western Michigan behind a Joel Horlen five-hitter. The Cowboys had to rally for three runs in the seventh in their next contest against Penn State, but would hang on to win a close game, 8–6. Oklahoma State would lose to Arizona in the following game by a score of 5–3, as Soergel lost his first career game in twelve decisions. In the losers bracket, the Cowboys found themselves down 3–2 in the ninth in a rematch against Penn State, but scraped across two runs to earn the 4–3 victory and eliminate the Nittany Lions. A Fresno State victory over Arizona that night left three teams with one loss each. Arizona won the coin toss and became the odd man out as Oklahoma State and Fresno State met for the chance to play the Wildcats for the national championship. The Cowboys beat the Bulldogs 4–0 to advance to the championship game.

In the championship game, Jim Dobson, who was voted the Most Valuable Player, opened the Oklahoma State scoring with a towering home run over the left-field fence in the fourth inning. Arizona picked up single runs in the fourth and fifth to take a 2–1 lead. Bancroft tied the score with a solo home run in the top of the sixth, but the Wildcats added a run of their own in the bottom of the sixth to lead 3–2. It was another sophomore, Bruce Andrew, who sparked the game-winning three-run rally in the top of the seventh, giving the Cowboys a two-run lead. Soergel shut out the Wildcats in the final three innings and Oklahoma State defeated Arizona 5–3, clinching their first NCAA Baseball National Championship.

Four Cowboy players were named to the College World Series All-Tournament team, including third baseman and MVP Dobson. Also selected were Bruce Andrew at second base, Connie McIlvoy in the outfield and Horlen at pitcher.

1960 College World Series

The 1960 Oklahoma State baseball team went 15–5 in the regular season, winning another Big Eight title and receiving an automatic bid to the College World Series for the fourth time through the District V region. In Omaha, the Cowboys opened their tournament with a loss to Arizona. In the loser's bracket, Oklahoma State pitcher Jim Wixson would toss the second no-hitter in College World Series history, and the Cowboys eliminated North Carolina in a shutout victory. Oklahoma State would go on to defeat Boston College in another shutout victory but would ultimately lose to Minnesota, who would again go on to win the national championship.

1961 College World Series

The 1961 Oklahoma State baseball team was once again undoubtedly one of the best in the country, going 22–1 in the regular season and cruising to another Big Eight title before sweeping Northern Iowa in the District V Playoff to clinch the program's fifth College World Series trip. In Omaha, the Cowboys would open the tournament with close wins over Duke and Syracuse before falling to USC. Needing a win against Syracuse to earn a rematch against USC in the national championship, Oklahoma State shut out the Orangemen and were into the national championship game. The Trojans would win again in the rematch however, holding the Cowboys to just four hits and no runs and handing Oklahoma State their first national runner–up finish.

1966 College World Series

The 1966 Oklahoma State baseball team wasn't quite as dominant as in years past, but still managed a 16–9 regular season record and Big Eight title. In the District V Playoff, the Cowboys would beat Saint Louis twice in close games to punch their ticket to Omaha for the sixth time. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State would drop their opening game to Ohio State to fall into the losers bracket. Needing three straight wins to make it back to the national championship game, the Cowboys would use dominant pitching to eliminate North Carolina, Texas and St. John's. Despite losing in the first game of the tournament, Oklahoma State had managed to stave off elimination three times and earned themselves a rematch against Ohio State for the national title. The Buckeyes would dominate in the title game however, blowing out the Cowboys 8–2 and handing Oklahoma State their second-straight national runner–up finish.

1967 College World Series

The 1967 Oklahoma State baseball team went just 13–7 in the regular season, but performed well in conference play, going 12–3 and winning the Big Eight title. In the District V Playoff, the Cowboys would win a very competitive series against Cincinnati, and were on their way to the College World Series for the seventh time. However, it would be a short appearance in Omaha for the Cowboys, falling to eventual national champion Arizona State in the opening game before then being eliminated by Rider in a close loss.

1968 College World Series

The 1968 Oklahoma State baseball team improved to an 18–7 regular season record and cruised to another dominant performance in conference play and Big Eight title. The Cowboys were once again matched up with Bradley in the District V Playoff, and just as they did in 1959, Oklahoma State swept them to earn their eighth College World Series appearance. In Omaha, the Cowboys would open their tournament run with a win over Texas. In the winner's bracket, Oklahoma State would lose in a close game to eventual national champion USC and were then eliminated by Southern Illinois in a blowout loss.

1981 College World Series

The 1981 Oklahoma State baseball team was the first of seven straight Cowboy teams to make the College World Series, a record still held today. The team posted an impressive 43–14 regular season record and won the Big Eight tournament title over Nebraska. In the Midwest Regional, Oklahoma State defeated Southern Illinois once and Oral Roberts twice to clinch the program's ninth College World Series appearance. In the College World Series, the Cowboys opened with a ten-inning victory over South Carolina, followed by a dominant win over Miami and a 13-inning victory over Arizona State to reach the national semifinals. Despite a loss to Texas in 15 innings, the Cowboys won a coin toss and clinched their spot in the national championship game. In the title game, it was Arizona State getting revenge on the Cowboys, defeating Oklahoma State 7–4 and handing the Cowboys their third national runner–up finish.

1982 College World Series

The 1982 Oklahoma State baseball team won 50 games in the regular season, going 50–14 en route to winning both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys would again sweep the competition, defeating Minnesota once and Middle Tennessee twice to earn the program's 10th Omaha appearance. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State would suffer a blowout loss to Texas to open the tournament before rebounding with a win over South Carolina to stave off elimination. The Cowboys would then lose again in blowout fashion to Wichita State, ending their season.

1983 College World Series

The 1983 Oklahoma State baseball team produced another successful regular season, going 40–13 and winning both the Big Eight regular season and tournament titles over rival Oklahoma. In the Midwest Regional, the Cowboys were given matchups against Wichita State and Oral Roberts, both teams that Oklahoma State had faced in the regular season. The Cowboys took care of business, beating the Shockers once and the Golden Eagles twice to earn the program's 11th College World Series appearance. In the College World Series, Oklahoma State opened by winning a close game against Stanford to enter the winners bracket. The Cowboys would lose a one-run game against eventual national champion Texas before dropping another one-run contest at the hands of Arizona State, eliminating the Cowboys.

1984 College World Series