The 2023 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team represented

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during the

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. The Horned Frogs played their home games at

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as a member of the

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. They were led by head coach

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, in his second year as head coach and eleventh season at TCU.

Previous season

The 2022 TCU Horned Frogs baseball team notched a 38-22 (16–8) record. They won the Big 12 regular season championship and advanced to the regionals of the 2022 NCAA tournament.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

TCU Horned Frogs The TCU Horned Frogs are the athletic teams that represent Texas Christian University. The 18 varsity teams participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA Division I and in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for football, competi ...

TCU Horned Frogs baseball seasons

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