Dave Stegman, an outfielder who played for the University of Arizona from 1973-76, has been selected for the 2026 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Stegman was a crucial member of the Wildcats’ 1976 NCAA championship team.
Stegman’s Achievements
Stegman holds multiple Arizona career records, including runs scored and doubles. He also had a remarkable senior season, hitting .425 and contributing to the team’s title win. After his college career, Stegman played professionally for 11 seasons, including time in the Major Leagues with the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox.
The University of Arizona has also made recent additions to its baseball roster, including Division I transfers Garrett Ahern, McCarty English, and Ariel Antigua. Ahern, a right-handed pitcher, is ranked as the No. 178 player to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The 2026 MLB Draft is approaching, with Arizona’s Owen Kramkowski expected to be picked.
Original reporting: Arizona Desert Swarm (Tucson Sports) — read the source article.