UC Davis baseball team suspended amid investigation into misconduct

The entire University of California, Davis baseball team has been suspended amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct, the school announced.

“The safety of students is of utmost importance to UC Davis. The university has learned of allegations of misconduct involving the varsity baseball team,” UC Davis’s Intercollegiate Athletics said in a statement Wednesday.

“The UC Davis Office of Compliance and Policy is investigating these allegations, and the entire baseball program has been placed on suspension pending the outcome of this review. In addition, the baseball coaching staff has been placed on administrative leave,” the statement added.

The school did not immediately provide details on the allegations. A spokeswoman for UC Davis declined to share details, citing privacy concerns, but told The Hill that the school will share additional information “if the allegations are substantiated.”

UC Davis said its investigation is expected to last through the first two months of the fall quarter, adding it’s unclear when the baseball team can restart their activities.

“We are committed to conducting a thorough assessment to determine the best path forward to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all team members,” the school said in their statement.

A letter sent to incoming players for the baseball program noted that the investigation would not impact their admission or athletic scholarships, a local NBC affiliate reported.

UC Davis recently finished last in the Big West conference in 2021 with an 8-32 record.