The Pepperdine Waves baseball team represents Pepperdine University in the sport of baseball. The Pepperdine Waves compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and in the West Coast Conference. They are currently led by head coach Tyler LaTorre.
The Waves have been to the College World Series twice, winning the national championship in 1992 under head coach Andy Lopez with a win over Cal State Fullerton.
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Head coaches
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Year-by-year results
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Pepperdine in the NCAA tournament
The NCAA Division I baseball tournament started in 1947.
The format of the tournament has changed through the years.
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Individual awards
A number of Pepperdine players have earned individual honors, including All-American honors, All-College World Series honors, and West Coast Conference honors.
All College World Series
1979
Mike Gates, 2B
1992
Pat Ahearne, P
Dan Melendez, 1B
Steve Rodriguez, 2B
Scott Vollmer, C
Brooks Wallace Award
2012
Zach Vincej, SS
Waves in Major League Baseball
The following Pepperdine players have played in Major League Baseball:
Former Wave player Chad Tracy was named interim manager of the Boston Red Sox in April 2026.