Photos: Best images from Arizona Wildcats' 2018 season at Hi Corbett Field
Take a look at the best photos taken of the Arizona Wildcats baseball team during their 2018 campaign along with the preseason alumni game. Arizona plays its final home game of the season Saturday against ASU with one more series on the road against Oregon next week.
All of the photos were taken by Arizona Daily Star photographers.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona pitcher Robby Medel (23) fires up Arizona pitcher Avery Weems (27) after he got the Wildcats out of a runners-on situation during the seventh.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona Wildcats mob their teammate Alfonso Rivas (25) after he scored the go-ahead run during the seventh.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona’s Matt Fraizer and Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson look for the eventual out call as Fraizer got caught rounding too far off second base on an RBI double during the fourth inning of Thursday night’s game at Hi Corbett Field.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona outfielder Tate Soderstrom scores on a sacrifice fly ahead of the tag from ASU’s Lyle Lin during the fourth inning.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona’s Alfonso Rivas jars the ball loose from the mitt of Arizona State catcher Lyle Lin to score the go-ahead run during the seventh inning at Hi Corbett Field.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
UA pitcher Cody Deason threw 6º innings Thursday while striking out seven. The Wildcats took Game 1 of the series.
University of Arizona vs Washington
Cesar Salazar starred at the UA for three years before the Houston Astros drafted him in June in the seventh round.
University of Arizona vs UCLA
Arizona right fielder Matt Fraizer (22) finally tracks down a fly in foul territory by UCLA's Daniel Amaral (25) for the second out with two on and the Wildcats clinging to a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Tucson, Ariz., Thursday, May 3, 2018.
University of Arizona vs UCLA
Arizona’s Nick Quintana bangs helmets with on-deck batter Donta Williams after crushing a solo homer in the fifth inning that gave the Wildcats a 1-0 lead over UCLA at Hi Corbett Field. UA added another run in the sixth for the only other run of the game.
Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 5 Oregon State Beavers college baseball
Arizona outfielder Matt Fraizer had a career-high four hits Sunday at Utah, then drilled the go-ahead three run homer in the eighth inning Monday as UA beat Utah Valley.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Stanford Cardinal outfielder Alec Wilson (11) slips past Arizona Wildcats on his way to first base as first baseman Alfonso Rivas (25)watches his glove sail after an errant throw during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats infielder Cameron Cannon (35) spins around atop Stanford Cardinal outfielder Alec Wilson (11) as Wilson beats the throw from the catcher to steal sewcond base during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
The Arizona dugout reacts to the game late in the 8th inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats pitcher Jason Seever (43) and Stanford Cardinal outfielder Kyle Stowers (6) are caught in a standoff as Seever used six of his first eight pitches in relief trying to stick Stowers to first base during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats infielder Jacob Blas (10) and Arizona Wildcats pitcher Zach Stone (45) confer on the mound during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats infielder Cameron Cannon (35) grabs a line drive at second base, the first half of a double play catching another runner off first base to close out the eighth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Today was Little Lague Day at the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats pitcher Juan Aguilera (34) pitches to Stanford Cardinal outfielder Kyle Stowers (6) in the first inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Aguilera was the first of seven pitchers Arizona used in their 7-2 loss to Stanford.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona Wildcats infielder Jacob Blas (10) makes the play at second base tagging out Stanford Cardinal infielder Andrew Daschbach (25) during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on April 22, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona first baseman Alfonso Rivas watches his glove sail off after an errant throw in the fifth inning Sunday. A day after blowing a ninth-inning lead, the Wildcats were listless in a 7-2 loss to the No. 3 Cardinal. The UA will look to get back on track with a series at Utah this weekend.
Arizona vs Stanford baseball
Arizona infielder Cameron Cannon can’t apply the tag in time as Stanford’s Alec Wilson beats the throw for a stolen base in the fifth inning of Stanford’s win. The Wildcats were swept to fall to 23-15 overall and 6-9 in the Pac-12.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona center fielder Cal Stevenson (8) sprawls out to snare a dipping liner off the bat of North Dakota St.'s Matt Elsenpeter (2) for the first out in the seventh inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, March 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats patched together nine runs and held on for a 9-4 win.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona runner Cal Stevenson (8) takes a bow at second to the Wildcat dugout after slapping a double against North Dakota St. in the first inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, March 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota State
Arizona runner Blake Paugh (28) makes a throat slash gesture standing on second after his hit drove home two Wildcat runs to get them in front of North Dakota St. 3-1 in the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, March 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota
Arizona center fielder Cal Stevenson (8) sprawls out to snare a dipping liner off the bat of North Dakota St.'s Matt Elsenpeter (2) for the first out in the seventh inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, March 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats patched together nine runs and held on for a 9-4 win.
University of Arizona vs North Dakota
Arizona runner Cal Stevenson (8) takes a bow at second to the Wildcat dugout after slapping a double against North Dakota St. in the first inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, March 10, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
The Arizona pitchers get limbered up before the game against Bryant under a temporary banner honoring former Wildcat baseball coach Jerry Kindall at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
Arizona Jay Johnson gathers his baserunners for a quick strategy conference as the Wildcats look to manufacture a rally in the eighth against Bryant at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
Arizona's Seve Romo (21) grabs a bat in the dugout while the Wildcats face Bryant at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
Arizona's Donta Williams (3), center, gets the welcome home from the team including Michael Benson (37) after scoring the Wildcats second run against Bryant in the eighth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
Arizona's Travis Moniot (5) skids across the plate with the Wildcats fourth and final run in 4-0 win against Bryant at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Bryant
Arizona third baseman Nick Quintana (13) easily applies the tag to Bryant outfielder Nick Angelini (11) to foil his attempted steal in the first inning of the Wildcats' 4-0 win at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, February 17, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Wildcats baseball
Catcher Cesar Salazar, right, and battery mate Cody Deason, not pictured, will head to Houston after the Astros selected the Wildcats players in Tuesday’s MLB draft. “It just shows how well prepared our coaching staff makes us,” Salazar said. Six Wildcats were selected in Rounds 1-10.
Arizona Wildcats baseball
Alfonso Rivas works on this swing during University of Arizona Wildcats baseball practice at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 13, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats open the 2018 season against Bryant University Feb. 16.
Arizona Wildcats baseball
With the Terry Francona Hitting Center in the background, pitchers stretch out in the new bullpen area at Hi Corbett Field during the Wildcats’ first official baseball practice of 2018. Arizona opens the new season Feb. 16 at home against Bryant.
Arizona Wildcats baseball
The brand new Terry Francona Hitting Center features four hitting lanes, a bunting area, a retractable netting system in case of inclement weather and three turf mounds,
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Former Arizona Wildcats player Joel Estes (1982-1986) wings up with a leg kick during the University of Arizona Wildcats baseball alumni game,
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Terry Francona, former Wildcat and current manager of the Indians, signs autographs for fans before the UA Alumni Game on Saturday at Hi Corbett Field.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Just missed it: Former University of Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd ranges to his left but can’t snag a sharp grounder up the middle on Saturday during the UA Alumni Game.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Ga,e
Ben White, a former Wildcat player from 1993-96, tumbles backward but makes the catch during Saturday’s game.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Ga,e
Kurt Heyer, right, and Rafael Valenzuela share pleasantries Saturday. Heyer returned to Tucson last fall to try to rebuild his game and confidence in preparation for MLB tryouts.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Terry Francona, former Arizona Wildcat and current manager of the Cleveland Indians, signs autographs for fans.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Ben White, a former Wildcat player from 1993-1996, tumbles backward but makes the catch for an out in right.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Shelley Duncan, center right, former Wildcat and current manager of the Jackson Generals AA ball club, is greeted at home after knocking a home run to left.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Kurt Heyer, a pitcher with the 2012 College World Series championship team, laughs after he waved through a pitch.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Louis Boyd, former Wildcats shortstop, flips his bat aside after shooting a fly ball to right.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Ed Vosberg, a former Wildcat pitcher from 1980-1983, delivers a pitch.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Kurt Heyer, right, and Rafael Valenzuela, share pleasantries after the University of Arizona Wildcats baseball alumni game.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
George Arias, a former Wildcat player from 1993, greets blue team manager Chip Hale, current bench coach for the Washington Nationals.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Steven Harden, a former Arizona Wildcat player from 1974, bobbles a high fly ball in left.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Shelley Duncan, former Wildcat and current manager of the Jackson Generals AA ball club, mashes a home run to left.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Shelley Duncan, right, former Wildcat and current manager of the Jackson Generals AA ball club, is greeted at home after knocking a home run to left.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Kurt Heyer, right, a pitcher with the 2012 College World Series championship team, high-fives teammates after scoring.
Arizona Wildcats baseball Alumni Game
Dave Rohde, a former Wildcat player from 1985-1986, swings at a pitch.
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