| 2002 NCAA Division I baseball season | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 286 |
| Tournament | |
| Duration | May 31–June 22, 2002 |
| Most conference bids | SEC (7) |
| College World Series | |
| Duration | June 14–June 22, 2002 |
| Champions | Texas (5th title) |
| Runners-up | South Carolina (3rd CWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Augie Garrido (4th title) |
| MOP | Huston Street (Texas) |
| Seasons | |
The 2002 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 in January 2002. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2002 NCAA Division I baseball tournament and 2002 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 22, 2002, with the final game of the double-elimination bracket. Texas defeated South Carolina 12–6 to win its fifth championship.[1]