Returning player spotlight: Nate Harris
Harris looks to take another step forward after breaking into the weekend pitching rotation as a freshman in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Nate Harris
Harris looks to take another step forward after breaking into the weekend pitching rotation as a freshman in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Ethan Hindle
Hindle was getting on-base at a .484 clip before an injury ended his season in mid-April.
Returning player spotlight: Ben Cleaver
Ben Cleaver emerged as the best pitcher on Kentucky's roster in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Hudson Brown
The returning player spotlight series begins with redshirt sophomore first baseman Hudson Brown.
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Four 2026 commits participating in Area Code Games
Grayson Willoughby headlines a group of four Kentucky commitments who are in California this week for the Area Code Games.
Jayce Tharnish breaks down Kentucky commitment
Kentucky's likely final transfer addition was a star at St. Bonaventure as a redshirt sophomore, slashing .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers.
Five Kentucky baseball thoughts as summer winds down
Thoughts on Kentucky's player retention, transfer portal class, deep pitching staff and more.
Tyler Cerny brings positive mindset and plenty of experience to Kentucky
With a total of 173 career games under his belt, Cerny will be one of the most experienced players on the Wildcats' roster in 2026.
Notebook: Three UK commitments selected for All-American game, 2026 class adds commitment
Three members of Kentucky's 2026 class will play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic, plus a rankings update from Perfect Game and news of a new commitment.
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Kentucky adds Atlantic 10 standout outfielder Jayce Tharnish
Tharnish slashed .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers, along with 32 stolen bases in 2025.
Belmont transfer Will Pryor explains what led him to Kentucky
Belmont transfer Will Pryor committed to the Wildcats on Thursday night.
High school recruiting
Four 2026 commits participating in Area Code Games
Grayson Willoughby headlines a group of four Kentucky commitments who are in California this week for the Area Code Games.
Notebook: Three UK commitments selected for All-American game, 2026 class adds commitment
Three members of Kentucky's 2026 class will play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic, plus a rankings update from Perfect Game and news of a new commitment.
What is Kentucky baseball getting in two-sport star Matt Ponatoski?
The Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year in football and baseball, Ponatoski is a sizable recruiting win for both Kentucky programs.
Why UK signee Jase Mitchell could be a rare prospect
Mitchell has the chance to be the first prep player taken in the top 10 rounds of MLB draft from Delaware since 2012, according to the Baseball America draft database.
Team news
Five Kentucky baseball thoughts as summer winds down
Thoughts on Kentucky's player retention, transfer portal class, deep pitching staff and more.
Recapping the 2025 MLB Draft for Kentucky baseball
The Wildcats' 2026 roster took some expected hits during the two-day draft, but there was good news as well.
Jaxon Jelkin breaks down decision to withdraw from MLB draft
A mid-year transfer from Houston who sat out last season, Jelkin could be a Friday night option for the Wildcats next season.
How Kentucky's players are faring in summer leagues
Summer baseball leagues around the country are ongoing. How have UK's players performed to date?
Transfer portal
Jayce Tharnish breaks down Kentucky commitment
Kentucky's likely final transfer addition was a star at St. Bonaventure as a redshirt sophomore, slashing .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers.
Tyler Cerny brings positive mindset and plenty of experience to Kentucky
With a total of 173 career games under his belt, Cerny will be one of the most experienced players on the Wildcats' roster in 2026.
Kentucky adds Atlantic 10 standout outfielder Jayce Tharnish
Tharnish slashed .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers, along with 32 stolen bases in 2025.
Belmont transfer Will Pryor explains what led him to Kentucky
Belmont transfer Will Pryor committed to the Wildcats on Thursday night.