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Dayton Tockey emerges as key player for OU in College World Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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Summary

Dayton Tockey, first baseman for Oklahoma, has been a crucial offensively as the Sooners head into the Men's College World Series. Set to face No. 7 Alabama on Saturday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Tockey recently regained his form after a challenging season. Following a midseason slump, Tockey's performance surged, highlighted by a game-winning home run against No. 2 Georgia Tech in the Atlanta Regional and earning Super Regional MVP honors. His resurgence comes as the Sooners aim for a strong run in Omaha.

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•Tockey drives Oklahoma's offensive resurgence in postseason play.
•Sooners open the College World Series against No. 7 Alabama.
•Tockey recorded six home runs in the postseason.
•He struggled early in the season with a.222 batting average.
•A pivotal home run helped OU defeat Georgia Tech to advance.

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4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton Tockey’s meteoric postseason rise with OU baseball rooted in competitive childhood upbringing

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OMAHA, Neb. — Throughout Dayton Tockey’s life, he’s always wanted to win. It didn’t matter what he competed in or who he competed against. Whether it was the top team in 6A Texas baseball or ping pong in the basement against his sister, he wanted to emerge victorious. That competitive background, along with advice from his biggest fan, guided Tockey through the worst slump of his baseball ...
— Yahoo Sports

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