Kentucky adds Illinois State shortstop Luke Lawrence
Lawrence brings 85 career starts and a career slash line of .329/.389/.464 to Lexington.
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.
Kansas State catcher Raphael Pelletier chooses Kentucky
An All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2023, Pelletier brings a good defensive presence to Lexington.
Lexington's Leighton Harris excited to get on campus
The first commitment in the 2024 class discusses his high school season and his excitement to get to Kentucky.
How Kentucky's run to Omaha could affect recruiting
The Wildcats have a top-notch facility, play in the best conference in college baseball and now have a Men's College World Series appearance. Will recruiting take off?
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Kentucky baseball offseason guide
A historic Kentucky baseball season came to an end in Omaha. Bat Cats Central previews the important questions facing the program in the offseason.
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Kentucky, Texas A&M have been two of the best in the SEC in recent years
Both the Wildcats and Aggies are trying to continue making history in Game 8 of the Men's College World Series.
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Notebook: Mitch Daly the winner, Cats land two left-handed pitchers from the transfer portal
Mitch Daly, a transfer from the University of Texas, will finish his college baseball career with three College World Series appearances.
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John Cohen takes pride in Kentucky's first College World Series appearance
Auburn athletics director and former Kentucky baseball coach John Cohen discussed the Wildcats' first College World Series with Bat Cats Central.
Jackson Strong breaks down Kentucky commitment, looming MLB draft decision
The former Canisius outfielder earned All-MAAC First Team honors in 2023 and 2024 before committing to the Wildcats over the weekend.
Nic McCay's perseverance rewarded with Kentucky commitment
McCay missed three seasons at South Dakota State from 2020-23 while recovering from multiple Tommy John surgeries.
All-MAAC First Team outfielder Jackson Strong chooses Kentucky
Strong slashed .350/.482/.621 this year for Canisius and was third nationally with 42 stolen bases.
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Revisiting Nick Mingione's first press conference
With Kentucky one win away from its first ever College World Series, Bat Cats Central revisits Nick Mingione's first press conference at Kentucky.