1980 Arizona Wildcats baseball team

The 1980 Arizona Wildcats baseball team represented the University of Arizona in the 1980 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Wildcats played their home games at Wildcat Field. The team was coached by Jerry Kindall in his 8th season at Arizona. The Wildcats finished with a record of 45-21-1 and 17–13 in conference play, finishing tied for 1st in the "Six-Pac" (Pac-10 Southern). This was the Wildcats' 1st Pacific-10 Conference championship. Arizona advanced to the postseason for the 3rd straight season and was selected to host the West Regional at Wildcat Field. The Wildcats defeated Fresno State in their 1st game before defeating Gonzaga twice to advance to the College World Series for the 2nd straight season (and 12th overall). After losing their 1st game in Omaha, Nebraska to St. John's, Arizona won the next 4 against Florida State, Michigan, Hawaii and California to advance to the final game: a rematch against Hawaii. The Wildcats defeated Hawaii 5–3 to win their 2nd National Championship.

Awards and honors

 * Craig Barger
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team


 * Wes Clements
 * First Team All-American
 * First Team All-Pac-10 South
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team


 * Terry Francona
 * Golden Spikes Award
 * The Sporting News Player of the Year
 * First Team All-American
 * Pac-10 South Player of the Year
 * College World Series Most Outstanding Player


 * Craig Lefferts
 * College World Series All-Tournament Team


 * John Moses
 * First Team All-Pac-10 South


 * Dwight Taylor
 * First Team All-Pac-10 South