Derek Jones

@ESPN College Basketball, College Baseball PBP | Play-by-play voice for @PrincetonMBB | @RowanRadio Station Manager

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Let's go!!

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

A record-setting start to the #RoadToOmaha ⚾️

ESPN delivered its most-watched @NCAABaseball Regional round on record, up 38% YoY

⚾️ @Vol_Baseball-@VCUBaseball: 804K viewers
⚾️ @AuburnBaseball-@NCStateBaseball: 659K viewers
⚾️ @RazorbackBSB-@KUBaseball: 560K viewers

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

The Finals logo and a big trophy on the floor in Game 1 this year.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

The Tuscaloosa Regional was a blast and it was great to work with @jaredCmitchell. Also, a big thank you to @AlabamaBSB, @BamaStateMBB, @OSUBaseball, and @UpstateBSB for sharing their stories. What a time!

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Baseball is magical. Amazing work from @uaCTP.

[Alabama Baseball @AlabamaBSB]

It's hard not to be romantic about baseball.

#RollTide

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Coach Vaughn means business about packing The Joe. This weekend is already a sell out.

[Alabama Baseball @AlabamaBSB]

Coach in the clutch.

Not only are Super Regional All-Session tickets now on sale, but @rvaughnBAMA will personally be taking care of the first 500 student tickets for each Supers game at The Joe!

🔗: https://t.co/3N4MjeimWv

#RollTide

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Georgia Tech were BOTH eliminated before the Supers after entering the tourney a combined 99-15 😳

This is 3rd time since seeding was introduced in 1999 that the No. 1 & No. 2 national seeds were both eliminated in regionals (2014, 2025).

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

If you’re playing a winner-take-all game in your building for a chance at Supers, you should be the home team. Playing all season to host but not getting the last at-bat is tough.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Alabama gets St. John’s in Tuscaloosa.

[ESPN @espn]

ST. JOHN'S ELIMINATES NO. 10 FLORIDA STATE TO ADVANCE TO THE SUPERS 😱

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Brady Neal is a dude. Rob Vaughn said during the postgame presser that Neal had his thumb popped back into place at one point during this game. He still managed to hit the go-ahead three-run homer to send Alabama to Supers.

[Davis Cornell @DavisCornell2]

Tuscaloosa Regional All-Tournament Team:

Catcher: Brady Neal, Alabama
First Base: Colin Brueggemann, Oklahoma State
Second Base: Garret Shull, Oklahoma State
Shortstop: Justin Lebron, Alabama
Third Base: Avery Ortiz, Oklahoma State
Outfield: Bryce Fowler, Alabama
Outfield: Kollin Ritchie, Oklahoma State
Outfield: Eric Hines, Alabama
Designated Hitter: John Lemm, Alabama
Pitcher: Hagan Banks, Alabama
Pitcher: Tyler Fay, Alabama
MVP: Brady Neal, Alabama

[Mark Etheridge @marketheridge]

Wait a minute ... Rob Vaughn said they popped Brady's Neal's thumb back into place before he hit the game-winning home run? That's some storybook toughness right there.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Alabama found a way thanks to Brady Neal. Congratulations to the Crimson Tide. What a time in Tuscaloosa.

[Alabama Baseball @AlabamaBSB]

LET’S HOST A SUPER.

#RollTide

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Oklahoma State tattooed six home runs to win 12-1 over USC Upstate. It sets up Alabama vs. Oklahoma State in the Tuscaloosa Regional Final at 8 ET tonight. The Cowboys must win tonight to force a winner-take-all game on Monday.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

You can’t go wrong with a press box popcorn machine. Kudos to the folks at The Joe.

[Mike Monaco @MikeMonaco_]

Day 3 ⚾️📺 (Part 1)

11 ESPNU: Coastal-FSU
12 ESPN2: Wake-West Virginia
12 ACCN: Miami-Troy
1 ESPNU: Arkansas-Northeastern
1 SECN: Okla-Citadel
3 ESPN: Arizona St
3 ESPN2: UCF-Auburn
4 ESPNU: UCLA-StMary's

cc @Mike_Rooney

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

The Right Field Ragers (and Alabama) advance to the Regional Final.

[Right Field Ragers @BamaRightField]

The Beer Wall™️ in all its finalized glory. WE’VE GOT MORE BASEBALL TOMORROW, IT CAN BE BEAT

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

As we await the start of Alabama/USC Upstate, Alabama/Nebraska in the WCWS is being shown at The Joe. The Crimson Tide lead 3-0.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

After an instant classic between Oklahoma State and Alabama State, the 1-0 game looms in the Tuscaloosa Regional between Alabama and USC Upstate. First pitch expected around 7:23 on @ESPNPlus! The winner advances to the Regional Final.

[Derek Jones @DerekJones79]

Kudos to Alabama State Baseball. They did the SWAC proud today with the amount of fight they showed.