Tristan Bissetta nears home run record as Ole Miss enters CWS

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Tristan Bissetta nears home run record as Ole Miss enters CWS
Summary

Tristan Bissetta of Ole Miss is one home run shy of tying the program's single-season record as the Rebels prepare for their College World Series matchup against North Carolina on June 12. Bissetta has recorded 23 home runs this season, following teammate Judd Utermark's previous achievement of 22 in the 2025 season. Tim Elko holds the current record with 24 home runs set during the Rebels' 2022 championship season. Bissetta's surge comes in his first year as a full-time starter after transferring from Clemson. He has also tallied 61 RBIs this season, leading Ole Miss in both categories.

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  • Bissetta has 23 home runs this season, needing one to tie the record.
  • Ole Miss plays North Carolina in the CWS on June 12.
  • Tim Elko's record of 24 home runs stands since 2022.
  • Bissetta is hitting.277 with 61 RBIs this season.
  • The matchup will take place at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
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  • 10:04 AMYahoo SportsTristan Bissetta power surge has Ole Miss OF near single-season home run record at CWS
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Ole Miss baseball's Tristan Bissetta is one home run away from tying the Rebels' single-season record before the College World Series.

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