| 2006 NCAA Division I baseball season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | January 26-June 26, 2006[1] |
| Number of teams | 293 |
| Preseason No. 1 | Texas[2] |
| Tournament | |
| Duration | June 2–June 26, 2006 |
| Most conference bids | SEC (8) |
| College World Series | |
| Duration | June 16–June 26, 2006 |
| Champions | Oregon State (1st title) |
| Runners-up | North Carolina (5th CWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Pat Casey (1st title) |
| MOP | Jonah Nickerson (Oregon State) |
| Seasons | |
The 2006 NCAA Division I baseball season play of college baseball in the United States, organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, began on January 26, 2006. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2006 NCAA Division I baseball tournament and 2006 College World Series. The College World Series, which consisted of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA tournament, was held in its annual location of Omaha, Nebraska, at Rosenblatt Stadium. It concluded on June 26, 2006, with the final game of the best of three championship series. Oregon State defeated North Carolina two games to one to claim their first championship.