1961 USC Trojans baseball team

The 1961 USC Trojans baseball team represented the University of Southern California in the 1961 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team was coached Rod Dedeaux in his 20th season.

The Trojans won the College World Series, defeating the Oklahoma State in the championship game. This was the Trojans' third championship.

Awards and honors

 * Steve Bach
 * All-AAWU First Team


 * Art Ersepke
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team
 * All-AAWU First Team


 * Larry Hankhammer
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team


 * Larry Himes
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team
 * All-America Second Team
 * All-AAWU First Team


 * William Ryan
 * All-America First Team
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team
 * All-AAWU First Team


 * Jim Withers
 * All-AAWU First Team