| Season | 1949 |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Texas (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Wake Forest (1st CWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Bibb Falk (1st title) |
| MOP | Tom Hamilton (Texas) |
The 1949 NCAA baseball tournament was the third NCAA-sanctioned baseball tournament that determined a national champion. The tournament was held as the conclusion of the 1949 NCAA baseball season. The College World Series was played at Wichita Municipal Stadium in Wichita, Kansas from June 22 to June 25.[1] The third tournament's champion was the Texas Longhorns, coached by Bibb Falk. The Most Outstanding Player was named for the first time, with the inaugural award going to Tom Hamilton of Texas. This was the first of six championships for the Longhorns through the 2023 season.