Dayton Tockey leads OU baseball in College World Series matchup against Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:39 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Dayton Tockey has emerged as a key player for the Oklahoma Sooners in the College World Series, showcasing his talent with five home runs and nine RBIs in seven postseason games. The Sooners will face Alabama on Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska. Tockey's standout moment came during the Atlanta Regional when he hit a walk-off home run against Georgia Tech, securing OU's advancement to the Super Regionals despite a challenging season. His journey from a JUCO transfer to a prominent figure on the team highlights his resilience and determination. Fans can expect to see his mother, Kristi Gilpin, supporting him from the stands, often capturing attention with her emotional responses during games.
- •Dayton Tockey has 5 home runs and 9 RBIs in this postseason.
- •OU plays Alabama at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
- •Tockey hit a crucial walk-off home run against Georgia Tech.
- •His journey includes overcoming a serious ankle injury last season.
- •Kristi Gilpin, Tockey's mother, is frequently seen supporting him at games.
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"Dayton Tockey went from a struggling JUCO transfer to the hero of the Oklahoma Sooners' College World Series run.
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