Since the NCAA baseball tournament expanded to its current 64-team, four-seed-per-regional format in 1999, only three regional No. 4 seeds have reached the Men’s College World Series (MCWS):
- Fresno State (2008)
- Stony Brook (2012)
- Oral Roberts (2023)2.
Below are the details for each, including who they beat in the super regional to advance and how they performed in Omaha:
Fresno State (2008)
- Super Regional Opponent: Fresno State defeated Arizona State in the Tempe Super Regional to advance to Omaha.
- Omaha Performance: Fresno State had a remarkable run, ultimately winning the national championship. They are widely regarded as one of the most surprising champions in MCWS history, defeating Georgia in the finals124.
Stony Brook (2012)
- Super Regional Opponent: Stony Brook beat LSU in the Baton Rouge Super Regional, a major upset.
- Omaha Performance: Stony Brook went 1-2 in the College World Series, losing their first game to UCLA, defeating Miami (FL) in an elimination game, and then being eliminated by Florida State2.
Oral Roberts (2023)
- Super Regional Opponent: Oral Roberts defeated Oregon in the Eugene Super Regional, winning the series 2-1.
- Omaha Performance: Oral Roberts won their first game against TCU, lost to Florida, and were eliminated in a rematch against TCU, finishing 1-2 in Omaha2.
Summary Table
| Year | Team | Super Regional Opponent | Omaha Record | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fresno State | Arizona State | 5-1 (Champ) | Won national championship |
| 2012 | Stony Brook | LSU | 1-2 | First Northeast team in MCWS since 1986 |
| 2023 | Oral Roberts | Oregon | 1-2 | Won opening game, eliminated by TCU |
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-06-09/heres-how-often-each-seed-makes-mens-college-world-series
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-06-06/regional-no-4-seeds-made-mens-college-world-series
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-25/sixteen-regional-sites-selected-2025-ncaa-division-i-baseball-championship
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-05-25/heres-how-often-each-seed-makes-mens-college-world-series
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Division_I_baseball_tournament
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_World_Series
- https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2025-ncaa-baseball-super-regional-scores-results-schedule-as-college-world-series-bracket-nearly-set/
- https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45224476/college-baseball-2025-mcws-super-regionals-tournament-watch-schedule
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2025/06/05/college-baseball-tournament-super-regional-teams-ranked/84026961007/
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2025/06/09/duke-murray-state-baseball-score-ncaa-tournament-live-updates-super-regional-college-world-series/84119092007/
AI Disclaimer: This summary is based on official NCAA and reputable sports reporting sources as of June 2025. For the most up-to-date and detailed statistics, consult NCAA archives or official MCWS records214.
