| Season | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Southern California (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Yale (2nd CWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Sam Barry Rod Dedeaux (1st title) |
The 1948 NCAA baseball tournament was the second NCAA-sanctioned baseball tournament that determined a national champion. The tournament was held as the conclusion of the 1948 NCAA baseball season. The 1948 College World Series was played at Hyames Field on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan from June 25 to 26.[1] The tournament champion was Southern California coached by Sam Barry and Rod Dedeaux. It was the Trojans' first of 12 championships through the 2022 season.