< Previous University of Louisville n gocards.com 38 University of Louisville n gocards.com BASEBALL About UofL F ounded in 1798 as one of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, the University of Louisville (UofL) is a vital eco- system that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 84 universities in the United States to earn recogni- tion by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Com- munity Engaged university, we are uniquely positioned to impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. Located just south of the heart of Kentucky’s largest city, UofL’s Belknap Campus is home to eight of the university’s 12 academic schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and Human Development, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, the Graduate School, the Brandeis School of Law, the School of Music, and the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. The Health Sciences Center is located in downtown Louisville’s medical complex and is home to the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health and Information Sciences, along with University of Louisville Hospital and UofL Health – Jewish Hospital. The UofL Health enterprise includes eight hospitals, four medi- cal centers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, Brown Cancer Center and nearly 200 physician practice locations. Shelby Campus, located in eastern Louisville, is home to several university centers, as well as the Shelbyhurst office park for business and technology endeavors. Redefining Student Success At UofL, we prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders, whatever their passions may be. UofL’s more than 23,000 students study in 12 schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees in more than 60 fields, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and professional degrees in more than 35 disciplines. UofL is a producer of top scholars, including over 160 Ful- bright Scholarships awarded since 2003 – more than all other Kentucky public institutions combined. A diverse and active student body enriches the educational expe- rience at UofL. As of fall 2023, stu- dents of color represent over 28% of student enrollment. Kentucky residents account for a majority of UofL’s student population; however more than 24% of our students are from all other U.S. states and territories and we have a grow- ing population of international students. This dynamic tapestry of perspectives helps our Cardinal community fuel positive change. Beyond academics, UofL invests in the whole student, providing support and resources that allow for transformative, purpose-driven and engaged learning. We are committed to ensur- ing access to higher education for all, including increasing the availability of financial aid for low-income and first-generation college students and providing additional support and resources for underrepresented populations. UofL is rec- ognized among the nation’s best institutions for African American, LatinX and LGBTQ+ students. We also have been repeatedly desig- nated a military friendly school. By striving for a more equitable and accessible campus community, UofL aims to change the course of future generations while preparing students for the careers, workplaces and complex challenges of tomorrow. gocards.com n University of Louisville 39 BASEBALL Research and Innovation Powerhouse At UofL, we don’t only push for progress among our students. We also harness the power of innovation to better our community and beyond. The university aims to advance health, empower communities and engineer the future economy through discoveries that will build a better world. In 2023, the university received $176 million in competitive research funding. Research has long been a cornerstone of UofL, where undergraduates and graduate stu- dents work side by side with experts in their fields. The university is a leader in advanced manufacturing and technology, and it has earned international acclaim for groundbreaking break- throughs in medicine, including transplantation, cancer research, cardiac care and spinal cord research. Across our three campuses, faculty and student researchers are driven by impact, pushing boundaries in scholarship and creative activ- ity and aided by leading-edge computer systems and laboratories focusing on high-demand fields including bioengineering, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. With the belief it takes only one spark to ignite world-changing innovation, we are not only creating, but applying knowledge that Improves lives. Premier Metropolitan University With an alumni network more than 170,000 strong, the magnitude of Cardinal achievements is felt across the world. At home, the university is an anchor institution for the city and state, one of Louisville’s largest employers and contributes significantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the community. The city serves as a classroom for UofL students, who benefit from internships and co-ops with businesses including local start- ups and global corporations. Access to power- ful partnerships with GE, Yum! Brands, UPS, IBM, Adobe, Humana and other top employers improves students’ educational experience, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge toward real-world projects and issues. Our students, faculty and staff also engage in service with a purpose, setting out to impact the economic, social and cultural health and well-being of communities while empowering students to make a difference. In 2023, university members gave back by participating in more than 18,500 instances of engaged teaching, research and service. For more than a decade, UofL’s Signature Partnership initiative has worked to enhance historically underserved areas of the city is and is recognized as a national model for com- munity engagement. Through the university’s approach to educa- tion, innovation and connection Cardinals make impacts that make a difference, shaping a better future for all. University of Louisville n gocards.com 40 University of Louisville n gocards.com BASEBALL Dr. Kim Schatzel President University of Louisville D r. Kim Schatzel became the 19th President of the University of Louisville on Feb- ruary 1st, 2023. She leads the $1.6 bil- lion University enterprise that extends to include an affiliated $2.5 billion health care sys- tem with a focus on integrity, accountability, transparency, and advancing UofL’s impact and national pre- eminence. President Schatzel is one of only 2% of university presidents nationwide with extensive corporate and entrepreneurial C-suite experience. Her path to academic leadership may be unique but has proven to be highly effective in expanding relationships with business partners, legislative leaders, and the philanthropic community. In her previous role as its President, Tow- son University (TU) experienced unprecedented growth and became Maryland’s second largest university and the largest university – public or private – in the Greater Baltimore region. Dur- ing her tenure, she generated support for more than $1 billion in capital investments in campus infrastructure and facilities, the largest in the University’s 166-year history. Dr. Schatzel led TU to an impressive 72% six-year graduation rate and became one of only a handful of universi- ties nationally where African American, Latinx, and Pell-eli- gible undergraduates achieved the same graduation rate as the overall student population. Clearly a champion for diver- sity, inclusion, and equity, Dr. Schatzel also established the first Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity for TU and the first in the state of Maryland. For her exceptional leader- ship in inclusive student suc- cess, Dr. Schatzel was recognized by Washington Monthly and US News and World Report for lead- ership in Social Mobility; the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association with the Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021); the Associated Black Charities as the “Champion for More in the Middle” (2017); and by the Board of Directors of the Urban League affiliates across the country with the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award (2020). President Schatzel currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Coast Confer- ence (ACC) and Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI). She also serves as the Chair, University of Lou- isville Athletic Association, and as a member of several boards including Louisville Healthcare CEO Council (CEoC), UofL Health, University of Louisville Foundation, University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation, and Impetus. President Schatzel is a member of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and the Presidents’ Trust of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU). Prior to her presidency at TU, Dr. Schatzel served as the interim president, provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs at Eastern Michigan University and as dean of the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business. Before serving higher education, Dr. Schatzel spent more than 20 years as a corporate leader and serial entrepreneur in the technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. After col- lege, she started her 20-year business career as a foreman in a Ford assembly plant that culminated in her co-founding a multinational advanced manufacturing firm with operations on four con- tinents, serving as its president, chief operating officer and chief executive officer. President Schatzel holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Market- ing and Technology, from Michigan State Uni- versity. Her research interests focused on product innovation, new product success and marketing communications. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. President Schatzel’s husband, Trevor Iles, is an entrepreneur and former business executive. He is a member of the faculty at UofL’s College of Business as a lecturer in marketing. They enjoy golfing, reading, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. President Schatzel enjoys cooking for family and friends – her pot roast has received numerous accolades.Josh Heird Vice President/ Director of Athletics J osh Heird, who has over 15 years of experience in athletics administration at the University of Louisville and at Villa- nova University, was named the Cardinals’ Director of Athletics on June 3, 2022. Prior to that appointment following a comprehensive national search, he had been operating as the Cardinals’ Interim Athletic Director since December 2021. Under Heird’s leadership, he has shaped the path of the department by bringing hometown hero Jeff Brohm back to Louisville to lead the football program in December 2022 and hiring Pat Kelsey to take the reins of the men’s basketball program in March 2024. Louisville continued its strong run on the playing field in 2023-24. Eight teams earned a national ranking during the season and nine programs reached the NCAA postseason. Football reached its first-ever ACC Championship game in Jeff Brohm’s first season, while the All-Girl cheer squad captured its 10th consecutive national title. In the classroom, 10 programs received a perfect 1,000 APR score and the department earned a 93 percent graduation rate. UofL student-athletes combined to produce a 3.311 GPA for the 2024 spring semester, extending Louisville’s streak to 27 straight semesters with a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or better. Heird also oversaw the creation of the partnership with 502Circle to make it the Official NIL Collective of the Louisville Cardinals. Operating inde- pendently from the University of Louisville, 502Circle works directly with UofL student-athletes to maximize their opportunities in the NIL space. The 2022-23 academic year yielded another accomplished campaign on the playing field. Heird saw 13 teams reach the top 25 in the national rankings and six squads received invitations to the NCAA Tournament. The women’s volleyball team finished as the national runner-up and women’s basketball made their fifth consecutive trip to the Elite Eight. Academically, the department earned a 92 percent graduation rate and a 3.28 grade point average, both high marks in the history of the athletic depart- ment. Ten programs achieved perfect APR marks and 510 student-athletes achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the 2022-23 school year. Led by Heird’s vision, he spearheaded the department’s fundraising ef- forts to establish a new naming rights deal and completed a number of key capital projects. Heird finalized a $41 million naming rights deal to rename Cardinal Stadium to L&N Stadium, one of the highest gifts in school history, and secured a $4 million commitment to open the Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club. He also received a $1 million donation for the enhancement of Jim Patterson Stadium and finished Denny Crum Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall on the UofL campus. Committed to providing a world-class student-athlete experience, Heird has improved NIL alignment and advancement for student-athlete acquisition and retention, launched an expanded Elevate NIL Program and improved alignment and communication with 502 Circle, a collective to support UofL student-athletes. In inking a record-breaking deal with UofL Health, Heird’s department became the ACC leader in mental health by increasing resources. The athletic department added 10 mental health professionals and personnel commitment to support mental health, sports performance and sports science — tops in the industry. After a previous stint at UofL, Heird returned to Louisville as the Deputy Athletic Director in April 2019. In that role, Heird served as the sport ad- ministrator for baseball, men’s basketball, and football, as well as provided administrative oversight for championships, facilities/events, capital projects and equipment operations; plus sport oversight for men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s swimming and diving. Heird served as Senior Associate Athletics Director/Chief Athletics Operating Officer at Villanova in 2018-19 after operating nearly two years as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Finance. In those roles, he provided leadership for all internal units of the athletic department and had administrative oversight with finance and budget, capital projects, ticket and equipment operation, food service, camps and overall project and event man- agement. He also was the sport administrator for the men’s lacrosse and men’s soccer programs, as well as the secondary administrator for men’s basketball. Before moving to Villanova, Heird worked nearly 10 years at UofL (2007-16), most recently as Assistant Athletic Director for Championships and Facilities from 2012-16. In that role, he had oversight of capital projects approved by the UofL Athletic Association. He also assisted with the day-to-day manage- ment of facility operations. Heird was responsible for the management of all ACC and NCAA postseason events hosted by UofL. During his time at Louisville, Heird helped design and oversee the con- struction of the Jim Patterson Baseball Stadium expansion, the Ulmer Softball Stadium expansion, the building of the Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Soccer Stadium, the lacrosse stadium press box, as well as the Thorntons Academic Center of Excellence. Heird coordinated several postseason events hosted by Louisville, including the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional. Louisville also served as home to the 2015 and 2012 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Champion- ships, the 2015 and 2012 Men’s Basketball Second and Third Rounds, the 2014 Women’s Basketball Regional, the 2012 Women’s Volleyball National Championship and the 2012 Field Hockey National Championship. He began his career at UofL as Assistant Director of Championships in April of 2007 before being promoted to the Director of Championships in 2009. Before starting a career in collegiate athlet- ics, Heird spent five years in Washington, D.C. working for Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho and Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado. Heird is a 2002 gradu- ate of Mississippi College, where he was a member of the cross country, track & field and football teams. In addition to being the American Southwest Conference 800 meter champion in 2001, Heird was an all-conference cross country selection in 2001 and was an academic all- conference honoree every semester of his career. He earned an MBA from Louisville in 2009. Heird is married to the former Abbey Wool- ley. The couple has two children, Hadley and Gus. The Heird Family: ( counterclockwise from top right) Josh, Abbey, Gus and Hadley. gocards.com n University of Louisville 41 BASEBALL University of Louisville n gocards.com 42 University of Louisville n gocards.com BASEBALL T he Louisville area owes its existence to the Falls of the Ohio, the only place where the 981-mile Ohio River flows over bedrock. The falls were a rapids where the river dropped about 27 feet in three miles, usually blocking passage by boat. Early explorers recognized the strategic impor- tance of the Falls. George Rogers Clark established the first settlement there in 1778, to use as a base of his invasion of British territory in Southern Illinois and Indiana. Two years later that settle- ment became Louisville -- named for King Louis XVI of France, who was supporting the American Revolution. Louisville quickly became a vital transporta- tion center for the young nation. Ports were established above and below the Falls. Passengers and freight moved overland around the rapids. Trails and roads connected the ports to inland settlements in Kentucky and Indiana. The steam- boat brought prosperity and growth to the area; by 1850, Louisville was the 10th-largest city in the nation. In the decades that followed, railroads greatly improved connections with cities throughout the nation, and Louisville became known as the “Gateway to the South.” Businesses and indus- tries were attracted by the strong and convenient transportation network and Louisville became an industrial center. In recent years, the economy of the Louisville area has shifted from a heavy reliance on industry to an increasing emphasis on services, including earning a worldwide reputation as a transporta- tion and distribution center. Once again, location is a key factor. Louisville is located near the center of the eastern half of the contiguous 48 states, with nearly half of the nation’s consumer markets within a 500-mile radius. The climate is mild enough that Louisville’s airport is rarely closed because of weather. Climate, location and a good transportation system helped convince United Parcel Service to establish its national hub in Louisville in the early 1980s. UPS, in turn, is attracting businesses that depend on fast and efficient transportation of their goods to other parts of the nation and throughout the world. The Kentucky Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s premier performing arts facilities, hous- ing three spacious theatres. Sports, including UofL athletics, are an important facet of life in the Louisville area. Churchill Downs has hosted three Breeders’ Cups and continues its traditional Run For The Roses -- the Kentucky Derby -- the first Saturday each May. The 1996, 2000, 2014 and 2024 PGA Championships were staged at Valhalla Golf Course in eastern Jefferson County, which was also the site of the 2008 Ryder Cup international competition. The Louisville Bats, the triple-A baseball team of the Cincinnati Reds, have drawn over 1 million fans to games in a single season with Slugger Field stationed on the downtown riverfront. Over 140 public parks, 20 public golf courses and 226 public tennis courts also provide outdoor entertainment. Yet even though Louisville has changed through the years, it still has the flavor and gentleness of a Southern town. The Belle of Louisville steamboat still paddles its way up and down the Ohio River daily, mint juleps are still served under an old oak tree during the hot and muggy summers and fish- ing in the many lakes and rivers of Louisville and surrounding counties is still a favorite pastime. Another favorite in Louisville is trying to figure out the correct pronunciation of the city. So if you’re a tourist, don’t say Louie-ville or Lewis-ville. Natives claim it’s Lou-a-vuhl. Either way, Louis- ville is still the same happy place. "The Ville" has been labeled as the Best College Sports Town in America Cardinal fans participate in a rally at Fourth Street Live!, a downtown entertainment area.gocards.com n University of Louisville 43 BASEBALL Louisville Quick Facts Louisville, Kentucky n Metropolitan area size: 2,179 square miles (includes eight neighboring counties). n Population: approximately 1.28 million, the nation’s 16th-largest urban area in population. n Median Age: 37.6 n Weather: average annual rainfall is 46 inches; average summer/fall temperature is 84 degrees; winter/spring temp. is 64. n Louisville ranks among the top 50 convention cities in the United States. Louisville hosts more than 24 million visits annually for an estimated economic impact of $1.6 billion. n Louisville is home to legendary Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, known as “the greatest two minutes in sports.” n The Jefferson County Public School System is the nation’s 29th largest public school system, with over 96,000 students. n Louisville’s top local manufacturers: Ford Motor Company, General Electric Company, Publishers Printing Company, Brown-Forman Corp. n Kentucky Harvest, which collects surplus food to feed the homeless and needy, started in Louisville and spawned the national USA Harvest. n The area’s largest private employer is UPS, the worldwide shipping business which uses Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport as a hub. Louisville’s airport ranks third in the U.S. – and sixth in the world – in tons of air freight handled. n Hillerich & Bradsby’s Louisville Slugger baseball bats are a hit at ballparks. n Listed in “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by National Geographic (2018). n A “Top 15 City for Affordable Living” by Forbes (2018). n A “Top Digital City” by Digital Communities and e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government. n One of the “Top Cities to Visit in 2019” by TripAdvisor (2019). n Among the Top 10 “Best Cities For Families” by Parenting Magazine (2011). n Third among “Top 30 City for Young Entrepreneurs” by Livability.com (2012). n One of the Top 10 Cities for Obtaining a Job by USA Today (2017). n One of the Top 10 Coolest U.S. Citites by Forbes (2018). n Top 10 “Bike Friendly City” by USA Today. n Among top cities for college graduates (12th) by SmartAsset (2020). n Among 15 best cities in the world for food, according to The Culture Trip (2016). Churchill Downs Muhammad Ali Center Louisville Slugger Museum University of Louisville n gocards.com 44 University of Louisville n gocards.com BASEBALL Brandeis School of Law The Oval The 2020 Quad 3rd St South lot Grawemeyer Hall Schneider Hall Lutz Hall Belknap Academic Bldg. Shumaker Research Bldg. Houchens Bldg. Service Complex Steam & Chilled Water Plant University Relations & Development Studio Arts/ HPES Buildng/ Thrust Theatre Wright Natatorium Public Safety Floyd Street Parking Garage Parking Office Student Activities Center Cardinal Towne Bettie Johnson Hall Univ. Planning Urban & Economic Research Early Learning Campus The Retreat The Arch Reynolds Lofts Marshall Apartments Red Barn Univ. Club & Alumni Center The Nine Mech. & Elect. College of Education School of Music Manual High School Scholar House Unitas Tower College of Business Speed Museum Garage Speed Art Museum Louisville Hall Univ. Tower Apts. Greek Life Housing Community Park University Pointe Minardi Hall Student Rec Center Stansbury Park The Great Lawn Kurz Hall Ville Grill The Playhouse Life Sciences Bingham Humanities The Quad Freedom Park Davidson Hall Strickler Hall Rauch Planetarium Baptist Center Cultural and Equity Center Belknap Residence Hall New Residence Hall Interfaith Center Honors House Stevenson Hall Ekstrom Library Oppenheimer Hall Brodschi Hall Jouett Hall Ford Hall Gardiner Hall Gottschalk Hall Miller IT Center Chemistry Natural Sciences Ernst Hall Phoenix House SGA/Parkway Intramural Complex Brook St Lot Planet Fitness Kueber Center Denny Crum Residence Hall Patrick Henry Hughes Field Lacrosse Stadium McDonald Soccer Field Bass-Rudd Tennis Center Papa John’s The Clubhouse McDonalds Wiltshire at the Speed Speedway Trager Stadium Field Hockey Complex Marshall Center Frazier Sportplex Cardinal Park Kiel Courts Fightmaster Playground Track Stadium Ulmer Stadium Koetter Center W.S. 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CENTER & DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE TO THE BELLAMY H A H N S T B r o o k S t r e e t W a l k 2 93 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 4 4 4 29 29 29 93 93 to I-65N to I-65S to I-65S Exit 133 University Blvd. $ $ $ $ $ P P P P P P P P P P P P 502 Café Insomnia Cookies Patterson Stadium Cardinal Station Cardinal Stadium Thornton’s Academic Center for Excellence Schnellenberger Football Complex Trager Practice Field Lynn Soccer Stadium Trager Center N Human Resources BYRNE AVE BOXLEY AVE CENTRAL AVE / DENNY CRUM OVERPASS S. 3RD ST TO MAIN BELKNAP CAMPUS TO CHURCHILL DOWNS 94 4Louisville Coaching Staff 2025 LOUISVILLE BASEBALLCoaching Honors n 2x National Coach of the Year - 2017 Baseball America, 2007 Rivals n 3x ACC Coach of the Year - 2015, 2016, 2017 n .691 career winning percentage - third highest among active D-I coaches entering 2025 Team Accomplishments n 5th nationally in total wins since being hired in 2007 (entering 2025) n 5 College World Series Appearances - 2007, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019 n 9 NCAA Super Regional Appearances - 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 n 13 NCAA Regional Appearances - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 n 10 Regular Season Conference Championships - 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 n 2 Conference Tournament Championships - 2008, 2009 Player Honors n 2017 National Player of the Year - Brendan McKay n 41 All-Americans n 114 All-Conference Selections n 7 Conference Pitchers of the Year n 4 Conference Players of the Year n 3 Conference Freshman of the Year n 105 MLB Draft Picks Milestone Wins n 1 – 2/16/2007 vs. Northwestern State (4-0) n 100 – 3/18/2009 vs. Morehead State (11-10) n 200 – 3/26/2011 at Rutgers (9-2) n 300 – 5/12/2013 at UConn (3-1) n 321 – 3/11/2014 vs. Western Illinois (5-2) (set Louisville’s all-time wins record) n 400 – 5/14/2015 at NC State (4-3) n 500 – 5/12/2017 at Clemson (4-2) n 600 – 6/2/2019 vs. Illinois State (11-2) n 700 – 3/10/2023 vs. Dayton (11-7) O n June 27, 2006, Dan McDonnell, one of the top young minds in college baseball, was named the 18th head coach of the Univer- sity of Louisville baseball team. And on June 15, 2007, McDonnell and the Cardinals took the field at hallowed Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha for game one of the 2007 College World Series. Head Coach – 19th Season Year Record Conf. Record Conf. Finish Postseason 2007 47-24 19-8 3rd Big East College World Series 2008 41-21 16-11 4th Big East NCAA Regional 2009 47-18 19-7 1st Big East NCAA Super Regional 2010 50-14 21-6 1st Big East NCAA Regional 2011 32-29 14-13 t-4th Big East Big East semifinal 2012 41-22 18-9 t-1st Big East NCAA Regional 2013 51-14 20-4 1st Big East College World Series 2014 50-17 19-5 1st AAC College World Series 2015 47-18 25-5 1st ACC Atlantic NCAA Super Regional 2016 50-14 22-8 1st ACC Atlantic NCAA Super Regional 2017 53-12 23-6 1st ACC Atlantic College World Series 2018 45-19 18-12 3rd ACC Atlantic NCAA Regional 2019 51-18 21-9 1st ACC Atlantic College World Series 2020 13-4 2-1 n/a COVID-19 2021 28-22 16-16 4th ACC Atlantic ACC Pool Play 2022 42-21-1 18-11-1 1st ACC Atlantic NCAA Super Regional 2023 31-24 10-20 6th ACC Atlantic — 2024 32-24 16-24 4th ACC Atlantic — Total 751-335-1 315-162-1 10 conference titles 13 regionals, 5 CWS McDonnell Year-by-Year Coaching Record University of Louisville n gocards.com 46 University of Louisville n gocards.com BASEBALLgocards.com n University of Louisville 47 BASEBALL Not bad for 353 days on the job. As the first rookie head coach to lead his team to Omaha in 27 years, McDonnell was named National Coach of the Year by Rivals. com after guiding the Cardinals to a then-school record 47 wins during that 2007 season. He followed that impressive debut season by leading Louisville to 12 more NCAA appearances during the next 14 years, including four more College World Series berths in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2019, as well as 10 conference regular season titles and two conference tournament championships. Louisville has hosted 15 different rounds of NCAA postseason baseball in the last 17 full seasons with NCAA Super Regionals in 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 as well as nine NCAA Regionals in 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. McDonnell added his second career National Coach of the Year honor following the 2017 season receiving the award from Baseball America. In McDonnell’s first 18 seasons as head coach, Louisville ranked No. 5 nationally in wins with 751, including a school-record 53 wins during the record-setting 2017 season. During the 18-year span, the Cardinals have produced a consensus National Player of the Year (Brendan McKay, 2017), 41 All-Americans, 114 all-conference selec- tions, seven conference Pitcher of the Year winners, four conference Player of the Year winners and one conference Freshman of the Year. Additionally, the UofL baseball program has generated 105 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft selections in the last 18 years. The Ville to the Show Prior to Dan McDonnell’s arrival in 2007, the University of Lou- isville program had produced just two players that had reached the MLB level and 21 overall that had been selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. All of that changed under McDonnell, with six players being selected in his first season including Trystan Magnuson, who became Louisville’s highest-ever draft pick to that point at No. 56 overall. Under McDonnell, Louisville has seen 105 players chosen in the MLB Draft with nine in the first round and 35 in the top five rounds. The Cardinals checked another milestone off the list in 2021 with Henry Davis being selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Louisville’s success in professional baseball doesn’t end with the draft though, as the Cardinals have been among the best in the country at getting players to The Show. Twenty-six of McDonnell’s players at Louisville have reached the big leagues, including 24 from 2014-24, the third-most of any program in the country. The Cardinals had a program-record 14 former players appear in the Major Leagues during the 2023 season. McDonnell on the International Circuit The Louisville baseball program has been well represented on the international diamond in recent years with 18 players competing in events for their home countries since Dan McDonnell was hired. McDonnell has twice served on the USA Collegiate National Team staff, as an assistant coach in 2009 and most-recently the manager in 2019. In 2009, Team USA finished with a 19-5 overall record that sum- mer with series victories over Canada and Guatemala, and won a gold medal at the 2009 Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline World Baseball Challenge in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Under McDonnell’s leadership in 2019, the USA CNT went 9-6 with a 4-1 series victory over Cuba in North Carolina and 2-1 best- of-three series win over Chinese Taipei in Taiwan. Team USA then won a pair of games against Japan before ultimately losing the best- of-five series. The series in Japan was highlighted by a 2-0 shutout victory in game three, with Louisville southpaw Reid Detmers toss- ing five shutout innings with just one hit allowed. Between Louisville and Ole Miss, McDonnell has coached and signed 29 players with international baseball experience with Team USA and Team Canada as either a team member or a tryout participant. Season Capsules - 32-24 (16-14 ACC) Louisville put together a 32-24 record and finished fourth in the Atlantic Division and sixth overall in a loaded ACC that sent four teams to the College World Series. However, the Cardinals were left out of the NCAA Tournament field for the second straight season. Zion Rose earned Freshman All-America honors and a pair of Car- dinals were selected in the 2024 MLB Draft – Sebastian Gongora (Baltimore Orioles, 11th round) and Kaleb Corbett (Tampa Bay Rays, 20th round). - 31-24 (10-20 ACC) Louisville got off to a great start in 2023, winning 16 of its first 17 games and reaching as high as No. 2 nationally. However, the Car- dinals slumped in the back half of the season and missed the NCAA Tournament for just the third time under Dan McDonnell. Four Car- dinals were selected in the 2023 MLB Draft -- Christian Knapczyk (Cleveland Guardians, fifth round), Tate Kuehner (Milwaukee Brew- ers, seventh round), Ryan Hawks (Seattle Mariners, eighth round) and Jack Payton (San Francisco Giants, 11th round). - 42-21-1 (18-11-1 ACC), NCAA Super Regional, ACC Atlantic Division Champions Louisville returned to its place among college baseball’s elite in 2022, going 42-21-1, capturing the program’s fifth ACC Atlantic Divi- sion title in seven full seasons in the league and reaching a super regional for the ninth time. Dalton Rushing was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers with the first pick of the second round to headline five Cardinals taken in the top 10 rounds. Jared Poland (Miami Mar- lins, sixth round), Michael Prosecky (Colorado Rockies, sixth round), Ben Metzinger (Milwaukee Brewers, seventh round) and Levi Usher (Kansas City Royals, 10th round) were also selected. Rushing drew All- America status and was one of eight Cardinals to earn All-ACC honors. - 28-22 (16-16 ACC) The Cardinals suffered a late slide in the final month of the season and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011. The 2021 season saw yet another milestone achieved for the Louisville program though. Catcher Henry Davis was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2021 MLB Draft, giving the Louisville baseball program its first-ever No. 1 overall pick. Davis was one of seven Cardinals chosen in the 20-round draft -- Alex Binelas (Mil- waukee Brewers, third round), Cooper Bowman (New York Yankees, fourth round), Michael Kirian (Washington Nationals, sixth round), Lucas Dunn (San Diego Padres, eighth round), Luke Brown (Pitts- burgh Pirates, ninth round) and Glenn Albanese (Los Angeles Angels, 15th round). Davis was a consensus All-American and one of four All-ACC selections for the Cardinals, joining Binelas, Bowman and Christian Knapczyk.Next >