In his 11 seasons at the helm of the UCSB baseball program, Andrew Checketts has elevated the Gauchos to a West Coast power. Strong pitching and an improving offense have the UCSB baseball team in prime position to once again contend for the Big West Conference championship in 2022.
Through March 17, the Gauchos (12-5 overall, 2-1 Big West) boasted a RPI of 25, which puts them among the top teams on the West Coast, and despite a setback in the final game of their series with Cal State Fullerton, the Gauchos have won seven of their last eight games.
“We’ve thrown the ball well, and that has kind of carried us,” Checketts said. “The offense has started clicking recently. We’ve been able to hit for power.”