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Q&A: Pierce ready for challenge of new season

By Emily Barton - Updated on January 30, 2020 at 11:50 pm

The 2019 Texas baseball season ended in nothing short of disappointment. The Longhorns failed to reach the conference tournament for the first time since 2013.

But Texas head coach David Pierce is beginning the 2020 season with a renewed sense of optimism and a young team full of potential.

The Daily Texan sat down with Pierce before the season opening alumni game this Saturday.
John Altobelli, former teammate of head baseball coach David Pierce, dies in helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, among seven others

By Marcus Krum, Alex Briseño - Updated on January 27, 2020 at 11:15 am

Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, which killed Kobe Bryant and seven others. Altobelli was a longtime friend of Pierce from their playing days at the University of Houston.
California law amplifies Pay to Play conversations

By Wills Layton - Updated on October 22, 2019 at 12:02 am

On Sept. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 206, otherwise known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, into the law. This law is in direct opposition to NCAA bylaws, which prohibit college athletes from profiting off of their name and likeness.
Horns gear up for fall practice

By Stephen Wagner - Updated on October 16, 2019 at 12:11 am

Head coach David Pierce addresses changes in his philosophy, mentality and staff on Monday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Longhorns compete across country in Cape Cod League

By Nathan Han - Updated on July 30, 2019 at 12:16 am

College baseball has officially been over for nearly a month, but a few Longhorns have been playing in Massachusetts, proving that there truly is no offseason.
Tulowitzki joins Texas staff hours after retirement

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on July 25, 2019 at 7:14 pm

On Monday, Texas Baseball announced that five-time MLB All-Star Troy Tulowitzki will join the coaching staff as an assistant coach.
Occupy Left Field: Texas baseball’s biggest tailgate

By Stephen Wagner - Updated on July 1, 2019 at 11:44 pm

For Marc Peña, a Saturday Texas baseball game day starts well before first pitch.
Texas shortstop forgoes senior season, signs MLB contract

By Nathan Han - Updated on June 29, 2019 at 5:58 pm

Former Texas shortshop David Hamilton announced on Twitter Friday night that he will forego his senior year at Texas and sign with the Milwaukee Brewers. Hamilton's announcement came after he was drafted in the eighth round of the MLB Draft by the Brewers.
Texas’ Big 12 Tournament chances unlikely after

By CJ Vogel - Updated on May 5, 2019 at 11:15 pm

A postseason appearance by the Texas Longhorns in 2019 is now very unlikely after Texas blew a three-run lead twice in Sunday’s 10-6 loss.
Texas falls 1-0 in second game of series against Kansas

By Daniela Perez - Updated on May 5, 2019 at 2:02 am

Texas can’t seem to find its footing — even against the Kansas Jayhawks, who stand near the bottom of the Big 12. The Longhorns were defeated 1-0 on Saturday in game two of their weekend series.

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