Oklahoma State University Athletics
Four Selected For Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame
January 22, 2026 | Cowboy Baseball
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State will induct four new members into the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame as Dave Holliday, Rex Holt, Tyler Lyons and Freddie Moulder will make up the Class of 2026.
With the induction of these four, the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame will grow to 69 members. The Class of '26 will be honored with a ceremony on OSU's Alumni Weekend during the Cincinnati series at O'Brate Stadium April 3-5.
"This Hall of Fame class represents everything that is special about Cowboy Baseball," said OSU head coach Josh Holliday. "From a career-impacting coach, to a legendary voice in the radio booth, to one of the best left-handed pitchers in program history, to a trailblazer both on and off the field, this is a loaded class that has it all."
Dave Holliday played a pivotal role in the most historic era in OSU Baseball history as an assistant coach for the Cowboys from 1982-87. During each of his seven seasons on staff, the Pokes won a Big Eight Conference championship and advanced to the College World Series, where they also played in two national title games.
During his tenure, the Cowboys won nearly 80 percent of their games, posting a 339-91-1 record, including recording a program-record 61 wins in 1984.
"Dave Holliday, along with his brother Tom Holliday and Gary Ward, combined to form one of the greatest coaching staffs in college baseball history," said Josh Holliday. "The success of Cowboy Baseball during Dave's time in Stillwater was unprecedented, with conference championships and trips to Omaha every single year. When you talk to players from that era, they all credit Dave for his work ethic and the constant time he invested in their careers with playing a big part of that success."
A top-notch recruiter who also served as a hitting and strength coach, Holliday helped develop eight OSU All-Americans, including College Baseball Player of the Century Pete Incaviglia and Golden Spikes Award winner Robin Ventura.
Following his career at OSU, Holliday transitioned into professional baseball scouting and worked with the Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Rex Holt began his radio career with OSU Baseball in 1982 alongside play-by-play announcer Bill Platt, who was inducted into the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.
Holt will enter his 44th season in the Cowboy Baseball radio booth in 2026, which will be his 31st as the full-time, play-by-play announcer.
As the unmistakable voice of Cowboy Baseball, Holt has chronicled generations of moments in OSU's storied history, connecting fans to the program with passion, consistency and deep respect for its tradition.
"You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has seen more Cowboy Baseball games than Rex Holt," Holliday said. "His voice and presence since the 1980s have brought Cowboy fans so many memorable moments, and it's awesome to see him proudly take his place alongside his mentor Bill Platt in the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame."
Tyler Lyons established himself as one of the most accomplished left-handed pitchers in OSU history before going on to a lengthy Major League Baseball career.
A native of Lubbock, Texas, Lyons spent four seasons in Stillwater from 2007-10 and made 65 appearances while twice earning All-Big 12 Conference honors.
Lyons posted a career 22-14 record, with his win total ranking 10th on OSU's all-time list, and he tossed eight complete games. He is fourth in program history with 308 innings pitched and is sixth with 41 starts and 266 strikeouts.
"Tyler Lyons was a workhorse – a coach's dream," Holliday said. "He took the ball and pitched successfully and consistently for four seasons at Oklahoma State, then carried that same drive all the way to the big leagues. His time with the Cowboys, in the Major Leagues and with Team USA make him one of the most accomplished players in our program's history."
As a sophomore in 2008, Lyons recorded a 12-2 record, four complete games and a 3.31 ERA in 15 starts while tallying 92 strikeouts in 108 2/3 innings. His 12 wins are tied for the eighth most in a season in school history.
Lyons also played for USA Baseball in the summer of 2008 and made 11 appearances without allowing an earned run to help lead the team to a 24-0 record and a gold medal in the FISU World Championships.
In 2010, Lyons was selected in the ninth round of the MLB Draft by St. Louis. He made his big league debut with the Cardinals in 2013 and went on to pitch eight MLB seasons for the Cardinals, Yankees and Pirates, making 162 career appearances and winning 13 games while recording three saves.
Freddie Moulder was a true trailblazer in Oklahoma State Athletics history as he was the first African-American to play baseball for the school and was also the first-ever Cowboy picked in the MLB Draft.
In his lone collegiate season in 1965, Moulder hit .280 and led the Cowboys with seven home runs and 20 RBIs. The infielder also had four doubles, a pair of triples and six stolen bases.
"Freddie Moulder is a significant contributor to our proud Cowboy Baseball history," Holliday said. "From being the first African-American to play for OSU's baseball team, to its first-ever draft pick, to doubling as a member of Mr. Iba's basketball team, Freddie created history every day he was on our campus. His recognition is long overdue, and we proudly celebrate his career and remarkable contributions to our program's story."
A native of Guthrie, Okla., Moulder was also a member of OSU's Big Eight champion men's basketball team under legendary coach Henry Iba during the 1964-65 season.
Moulder was a 24th round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first-ever Major League Baseball Draft in 1965, and he went on to play seven professional seasons, including three at the Triple A level.
With the induction of these four, the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame will grow to 69 members. The Class of '26 will be honored with a ceremony on OSU's Alumni Weekend during the Cincinnati series at O'Brate Stadium April 3-5.
"This Hall of Fame class represents everything that is special about Cowboy Baseball," said OSU head coach Josh Holliday. "From a career-impacting coach, to a legendary voice in the radio booth, to one of the best left-handed pitchers in program history, to a trailblazer both on and off the field, this is a loaded class that has it all."
Dave Holliday played a pivotal role in the most historic era in OSU Baseball history as an assistant coach for the Cowboys from 1982-87. During each of his seven seasons on staff, the Pokes won a Big Eight Conference championship and advanced to the College World Series, where they also played in two national title games.
During his tenure, the Cowboys won nearly 80 percent of their games, posting a 339-91-1 record, including recording a program-record 61 wins in 1984.
"Dave Holliday, along with his brother Tom Holliday and Gary Ward, combined to form one of the greatest coaching staffs in college baseball history," said Josh Holliday. "The success of Cowboy Baseball during Dave's time in Stillwater was unprecedented, with conference championships and trips to Omaha every single year. When you talk to players from that era, they all credit Dave for his work ethic and the constant time he invested in their careers with playing a big part of that success."
A top-notch recruiter who also served as a hitting and strength coach, Holliday helped develop eight OSU All-Americans, including College Baseball Player of the Century Pete Incaviglia and Golden Spikes Award winner Robin Ventura.
Following his career at OSU, Holliday transitioned into professional baseball scouting and worked with the Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Rex Holt began his radio career with OSU Baseball in 1982 alongside play-by-play announcer Bill Platt, who was inducted into the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.
Holt will enter his 44th season in the Cowboy Baseball radio booth in 2026, which will be his 31st as the full-time, play-by-play announcer.
As the unmistakable voice of Cowboy Baseball, Holt has chronicled generations of moments in OSU's storied history, connecting fans to the program with passion, consistency and deep respect for its tradition.
"You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has seen more Cowboy Baseball games than Rex Holt," Holliday said. "His voice and presence since the 1980s have brought Cowboy fans so many memorable moments, and it's awesome to see him proudly take his place alongside his mentor Bill Platt in the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame."
Tyler Lyons established himself as one of the most accomplished left-handed pitchers in OSU history before going on to a lengthy Major League Baseball career.
A native of Lubbock, Texas, Lyons spent four seasons in Stillwater from 2007-10 and made 65 appearances while twice earning All-Big 12 Conference honors.
Lyons posted a career 22-14 record, with his win total ranking 10th on OSU's all-time list, and he tossed eight complete games. He is fourth in program history with 308 innings pitched and is sixth with 41 starts and 266 strikeouts.
"Tyler Lyons was a workhorse – a coach's dream," Holliday said. "He took the ball and pitched successfully and consistently for four seasons at Oklahoma State, then carried that same drive all the way to the big leagues. His time with the Cowboys, in the Major Leagues and with Team USA make him one of the most accomplished players in our program's history."
As a sophomore in 2008, Lyons recorded a 12-2 record, four complete games and a 3.31 ERA in 15 starts while tallying 92 strikeouts in 108 2/3 innings. His 12 wins are tied for the eighth most in a season in school history.
Lyons also played for USA Baseball in the summer of 2008 and made 11 appearances without allowing an earned run to help lead the team to a 24-0 record and a gold medal in the FISU World Championships.
In 2010, Lyons was selected in the ninth round of the MLB Draft by St. Louis. He made his big league debut with the Cardinals in 2013 and went on to pitch eight MLB seasons for the Cardinals, Yankees and Pirates, making 162 career appearances and winning 13 games while recording three saves.
Freddie Moulder was a true trailblazer in Oklahoma State Athletics history as he was the first African-American to play baseball for the school and was also the first-ever Cowboy picked in the MLB Draft.
In his lone collegiate season in 1965, Moulder hit .280 and led the Cowboys with seven home runs and 20 RBIs. The infielder also had four doubles, a pair of triples and six stolen bases.
"Freddie Moulder is a significant contributor to our proud Cowboy Baseball history," Holliday said. "From being the first African-American to play for OSU's baseball team, to its first-ever draft pick, to doubling as a member of Mr. Iba's basketball team, Freddie created history every day he was on our campus. His recognition is long overdue, and we proudly celebrate his career and remarkable contributions to our program's story."
A native of Guthrie, Okla., Moulder was also a member of OSU's Big Eight champion men's basketball team under legendary coach Henry Iba during the 1964-65 season.
Moulder was a 24th round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first-ever Major League Baseball Draft in 1965, and he went on to play seven professional seasons, including three at the Triple A level.
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