The 2016 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos baseball team represented the University of California, Santa Barbara in the 2016 NCAA Division I baseball season, the team competed in the Big West Conference and was led by head coach Andrew Checketts, who was in his fifth season with the program.

Notable Players The 2016 team featured several standout players who played key roles in their success:

Legacy The 2016 Gauchos are remembered for their remarkable postseason run and for putting UC Santa Barbara baseball on the national map.

Their performance in the College World Series was a defining moment for the program and showcased their resilience and talent against some of the nations best teams.

^ Collegiate Baseball ranked 40 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranked 30 teams weekly during the season.† NCBWA ranks 35 teams in their preseason poll, but only ranks 30 teams weekly during the season.