SEC opponent preview: Ole Miss
Ole Miss will look to build off a strong 2025, which saw it return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since winning the national championship in 2022.
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SEC opponent preview: Alabama
After winning 40-plus regular-season games for the first time in nearly 25 years, the Crimson Tide will hope to advance beyond the regionals in 2026.
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Notebook: Where Kentucky landed (or didn't land) in preseason polls + recruiting notes
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Derek Terry
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Derek Terry
Derek Terry is the founder of Bat Cats Central, a leading source for Kentucky baseball coverage. Before leaving full-time sportswriting, Derek worked for The Cats' Pause (2017-22) and Cats Illustrated (2015-17), and interned with D1baseball.com.
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Adam Revelette
Adam Revelette is a former UK pitcher and college assistant coach, with stops at Baylor, EKU, UAB and Saint Louis. He currently serves in a management role for Perfect Game and for Champions Sports in Nicholasville, where he also gives lessons.
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Jonathon Bruner
Jonathon Bruner is an intern for Bat Cats Central, primarily serving as the 2026 team beat writer. He's chronicled the UK baseball program for the Kentucky Kernel for the past two seasons, including a trip to Omaha to cover the College World Series.
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