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Underdogs No More: St. John's Shocks NCAA, Eyes College World Series
7 Jun
Summary
- St. John's baseball team eyes College World Series after 46-year drought.
- Team overcame a 1-10 start to reach NCAA Super Regionals.
- Alumni recall the pride and excitement of the current team's success.
Members of the 1980 St. John's baseball team are enthusiastically following the current Red Storm squad's impressive run to the NCAA Super Regionals. This season's team has ignited excitement within the baseball program, which had been largely dormant in recent years. The current Johnnies, who began with a difficult 1-10 record and were a No. 4 seed in their regional, are now two wins away from reaching the College World Series for the first time in 46 years.
Alumni like Frank Viola and Craig Hansen express pride in the team's collective spirit and resilience. Viola noted the team's strong sense of togetherness and their surprising success, likening it to the 1980 team's unexpected journey. Hansen emphasized the significance of putting St. John's baseball back on the map, highlighting the players' fight, especially given the challenges of Northeast weather.
The Red Storm is set to face No. 7 seed Alabama in the Super Regionals this weekend. Despite being major underdogs against the heavily favored Crimson Tide, the team's grit and "New York hard-ass attitude" give alumni hope. Their performance is drawing parallels to past successful St. John's teams and inspiring a new generation of fans.
