History of Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 16, 2025

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball represents Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Notably, they achieved national prominence by winning the 2016 College World Series, marking a significant milestone for the program.

1983: Joined Big South Conference

In 1983, Coastal Carolina joined the Big South Conference, which was the school's home since then.

1984: Joined Big South Conference for baseball season

In 1984 Coastal Carolina joined the Big South Conference for the baseball season.

1987: Mickey Brantley in MLB Rosters

In 1987, Mickey Brantley became the first of 11 players from Coastal Carolina to be on active MLB rosters.

1996: Gary Gilmore Hired

In 1996, Gary Gilmore was hired as the Head Coach for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program.

2005: 50+ Wins and Hosted Regional

In 2005, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program achieved over 50 wins and hosted a NCAA Regional after being a #1 seed.

2007: 50+ Wins and Hosted Regional

In 2007, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program achieved over 50 wins and hosted a NCAA Regional after being a #1 seed.

2008: 50+ Wins and Hosted Regional

In 2008, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program achieved over 50 wins and hosted a NCAA Regional after being a #1 seed.

2009: Brad Goldberg Played for Team

In 2009, future Chicago White Sox major league pitcher Brad Goldberg played for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball team.

2010: Big South Champions and Super Regionals Appearance

In 2010, Coastal Carolina went 29-0 in Big South play, winning the regular season Big South Championship and the Big South Tournament Championship plus the Regional. They lost in the Super Regionals to the University of South Carolina.

2010: 50+ Wins, Hosted Regional, and Super Regional

In 2010, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program achieved over 50 wins, hosted a NCAA Regional after being a #1 seed and hosted a Super Regional.

March 29, 2011: Exhibition Game Against Texas Rangers

On March 29, 2011, the Coastal Carolina baseball team played an exhibition game against MLB's Texas Rangers at BB&T Coastal Field in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Rangers won the game 6-2.

2013: BB&T Coastal Field was the Chanticleers home field

In 2013, BB&T Coastal Field in Myrtle Beach, SC, became the Chanticleers home field.

June 19, 2016: First CWS Appearance

On June 19, 2016, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program made their first-ever appearance in the College World Series (CWS), defeating the #1 ranked Florida Gators.

June 30, 2016: Won 2016 NCAA Men's Baseball Championship

On June 30, 2016, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers defeated Arizona 4-3 in game 3 to become the 2016 NCAA Men's Baseball Champions.

July 1, 2016: "Chanticleer Baseball National Championship Day"

On July 1, 2016, the day after Coastal Carolina won the NCAA Men's Baseball Championship and also Coastal's first official day as a Sun Belt member, South Carolina governor Nikki Haley proclaimed it "Chanticleer Baseball National Championship Day" throughout South Carolina.