Baseball
Jake McGuiggan '15 Hits a Home Run Over the Green Monster During the Baseball Beanpot
Jake McGuiggan '15 hits a home run over the Green Monster at Fenway during the Baseball Beanpot. McGuiggan now serves as a Bench Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays' affiliate team, the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Morgan Brown '06 Records a Hit Against the Florida Gators
Morgan Brown '06 records a hit against the Florida Gators. Brown now works as an Advisor for Baseball Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since graduating from Harvard, Brown, who walked on to the Crimson roster, has been an active participant in Harvard's community and in professional baseball. He got his master’s degree at the Kennedy School, worked as the Director of Baseball Operations for Harvard, and served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Politics. Brown and the Dodgers organization won the 2025 World Series.
Frank Herrmann '06 Throws a Pitch For Harvard
Frank Herrmann graduated from Harvard in 2006. He then played in the Major League for the then-Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) as a pitcher. Herrmann now works as the Pitching Development Coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chase Aldridge '19 at Bat for the Crimson
Chase Aldridge, who graduated from Harvard in 2019, captained the Crimson's baseball team before serving as the Assistant Director of Methodology and Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This fall, Aldridge and the Dogers won the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Pauley Family
The Pauley family poses with Truman (seated) set to begin his professional baseball career.
How a Harvard Engineer Became a Mets Pitcher: The Ascent of Truman Pauley
On a Mother’s Day afternoon at just eight years old, junior Truman Pauley took the mound for the first time — and promptly walked five straight batters. When the coach offered to pull him, Pauley firmly shook his head. That stubborn resolve carried him from Pacific Palisades PONY baseball all the way to Harvard, and this July, to the New York Mets.
Headed to the Show: Baseball’s Pauley and Fang Drafted to MLB After Standout Seasons
When Harvard baseball needed clutch pitching, Truman Pauley and Callan Fang delivered — and now the big leagues want in. The two right-handers were selected on Monday in the 2025 MLB Draft, after anchoring one of the most improbable turnarounds in Ivy League history.
From 4–20 to Ivy Final: Behind Strong Pitching, Harvard Baseball “Proves The World Wrong”
After Harvard's baseball team faced a 4-21 start to the season, it knew things had to change to keep its season alive. Then, as Truman Pauley took the mound that afternoon, his performance ignited an improbable postseason run.
Harvard Baseball Clinches Ivy Tournament Spot After Win Over Princeton, Yale Sweep of Dartmouth
After taking down Princeton in its season finale, Harvard baseball entered the weekend needing Yale to sweep Dartmouth to clinch a postseason berth. Following the Bulldogs' success, the Crimson now faces off against its rival in the Ivy League tournament.
Harvard Baseball’s Postseason Hopes Take Hit in Sweep by Columbia
Harvard baseball was swept in its final Ivy League home series, falling 16-13, 8-3, and 19-1 to a dominant Columbia team that clinched the Ivy League regular season crown with precision. The team's postseason hopes now rely on Yale sweeping Dartmouth.
Baseball takes on Columbia
Harvard baseball was swept in its final regular season series of the year against Ivy League champions Columbia.
In Photos: The 2025 Baseball Beanpot Championship
Harvard faced Northeastern in the 2025 Baseball Beanpot championship game at Fenway Park on April 29. The Crimson mounted a late comeback in the ninth inning but fell short, losing 5-4 in the tournament’s return to Fenway for the first time since 2019.
Harvard Baseball Falls to Northeastern in Beanpot Final
Returning to Fenway Park for the first time in five years, the Harvard baseball team fell in a gritty 5-4 loss to Northeastern, nearly mounting a heroic 9th inning comeback. In a race for the last Ivy League postseason spot, the Crimson now turns its attention to its regular season finale against Columbia.
Harvard Baseball at Fenway
Harvard's baseball team took on Northeastern at Fenway Park, the first time in 5 years that the tournament was held at the historic venue.
Lybrook Swings
Senior catcher William Lybrook swings during the Beanpot final against Northeastern.
What’s next for Sean Matson and Tanner Smith? Former Harvard Baseball Players Look Toward Future in MLB
Two former Harvard baseball players — Sean Matson and Tanner Smith — have signed contracts with MLB teams before graduating college. The Crimson spoke to both to learn what it’s like to be a Harvard student preparing for a professional baseball career.
Harvard Catch
Smith with the Harvard team during a game against Dartmouth. Both Smith and Matson are important role models for the team even after their departures.
Matson Pitches
Sean Matson pitches against Dartmouth for Harvard. Matson is currently training with the Guardians.
Wilson’s Walk-Off Powers Harvard Baseball to Series Win Over Cornell
Harvard's baseball team came out swinging against Cornell, exploding for 30 runs and 43 hits across the weekend as it raced to a series win. Now, the team heads to Providence for a series against Brown before the Beanpot Championship at Fenway Park.
Colasante takes a pitch
Junior Gio Colasante Takes a pitch during the weekend series against Cornell.
Harvard Baseball Splits Weather-Shortened Series with Princeton After Near No-Hitter from Pauley
Defense reigned supreme as Harvard baseball split its doubleheader against Princeton on Friday. After dropping the first game 1-0, sophomore Truman Pauley took a no-hitter into the 9th inning as the Crimson rebounded with a 3-2 victory.
Harvard Dominates UMass Amherst 13-5 to Advance to Beanpot Final
Harvard came out swinging in the 34th edition of the Baseball Beanpot, tallying 13 runs to go along with a strong start from junior Brian Dowling. The team takes on Northeastern at Fenway Park on April 29th in the final.