St. John’s baseball headed to NCAA Tournament on strength of local players
St. John's baseball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament, showcasing a strong roster of local talent. The team has shown resilience after a slow start to the season, ultimately winning the Big East Championship. They are set to face Florida State in the opening round, bringing confidence from their recent performance.
- ▪St. John's baseball team has a history of being led by local stars.
- ▪The team overcame a challenging start to the season, winning 23 of their last 30 games.
- ▪Coach Mike Hampton emphasized the toughness of Northeast players and the loyalty of his current roster.
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Sports St. John's Red Storm St. John’s baseball headed to NCAA Tournament on strength of local players By Zach Braziller Published May 29, 2026, 12:41 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Historically, the best St. John’s baseball teams have been led by local stars. From Rich Aurilia, Frank Viola and John Franco to Craig Hansen, Anthony Varvaro and Joe Panik. Access the St. John's beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Zach Braziller about the inside buzz on St. John’s.
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