 In his third season, LSU made its first appearance in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, the first of 11 appearances during Bertman's 18-year career.LSU returned to Omaha during the 1987 season, then failed to make the NCAA Tournament in 1988, despite having a 39–21 record.Bertman's 1989 team returned to the postseason, an appearance that started a streak of 17 consecutive postseason appearances.