OMAHA, Neb. — Coastal Carolina ace Jacob Morrison authored a performance for the history books Sunday night, carrying the No. 13 Chanticleers to a 6-2 victory over No. 8 Oregon State in a College World Series opener that showcased his meteoric rise from redshirt project to national spotlight.
A Pitching Masterclass
The 6-foot-8 right-hander delivered a career-defining outing at Charles Schwab Field, retiring 16 consecutive batters after allowing a solo home run in the third inning. According to program records, Morrison became just the third pitcher since 2011 to record such a streak in a CWS game, joining an elite fraternity of Omaha legends.
Final line:
- 7.2 IP | 1 ER | 5 H | 7 K | 0 BB
- Season ERA drops to 2.08 (6th-best nationally)
- Improves to 12-0 in 2025; Coastal Carolina remains perfect in his decisions
From Redshirt to Ace
Morrison’s transformation has been staggering:
- 2023 (Freshman): 6.55 ERA, .304 opponent BA
- 2024: Redshirted, rebuilt mechanics
- 2025: Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year, 0.93 WHIP, .195 opponent BA
“His fastball was exploding, and the slider had teeth all night,” said Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore. “When he’s locating like that, he’s as good as anyone in the country.”
Tournament Toughness
The redshirt sophomore has been lights-out in postseason play:
- Auburn Super Regional: 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (clinched Omaha berth)
- Conway Regional: 5 IP, 4 ER (only shaky outing)
- CWS debut: Historic 16-batter streak vs. Oregon State
Chanticleers’ Championship Hopes
With Morrison likely available for a potential national championship series, Coastal Carolina—seeking its first title since 2016’s Cinderella run—has a proven ace to lean on. His next start could come against the winner of Tennessee/Florida State.
By the Numbers: Morrison’s 2025 Dominance
- 11-0 record (now 12-0 after CWS win)
- 2.08 ERA | 95 K in 96.1 IP
- .195 opponent BA | 0.93 WHIP
- 6+ IP in 10 of 15 starts
What’s Next
The Chanticleers advance to face the winner of Tennessee/Florida State on Tuesday night. If Morrison maintains this form, Coastal Carolina’s dream of a second national championship looks increasingly plausible.
