Team news
Takeaways from Nick Mingione's time with the media on Tuesday
Three takeaways from Nick Mingione's time with the media on Tuesday.
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.
Site news
Pump It Up: A new Kentucky baseball podcast
Derek Terry will join KSR's Adam Luckett for the "Pump It Up" Kentucky baseball podcast.
Notebooks
Notebook: Where Kentucky landed (or didn't land) in preseason polls + recruiting notes
With the college baseball season starting in just over three weeks, many publications that cover the sport have begun releasing preseason top 25 polls.
Previews
2026 position previews: Outfielders
A few outfielders return from the 2025 roster, but the Wildcats went to the transfer portal to bring in plug-and-play starters.
Previews
2026 position previews: Third base
Indiana transfer Tyler Cerny made a smooth transition to third base during the fall. Junior Ethan Hindle remains in the competition as well.
Bat Cats Insider
Bat Cats Insider: What we're following on the first day of practice
Kentucky officially returns to practice on Monday. Here are the storylines we're following as the season begins in 32 days.
Previews
2026 position previews: Middle infield
The Wildcats' middle infield duo of shortstop Tyler Bell and second baseman Luke Lawrence started all but one game in 2025.
Previews
2026 position previews: First base
Redshirt sophomore Hudson Brown returns after making 29 starts in 2025.
Previews
2026 position previews: Catcher
Catcher is perhaps the biggest lingering question mark for the opening day lineup. It's first up in the Bat Cats Central preview series.
Site news
Happy Holidays! Plus a look at the year ahead
With another year wrapping up, Bat Cats Central previews what's coming in the next few months.
Team news
One trend to watch for Kentucky's pitching staff in 2026
With possibly its best weekend rotation on paper since 2018, Kentucky could buck an interesting trend that has emerged throughout the last half-decade.
Team news
The Kentucky players who improved their standing this fall
A look at five players who likely solidified roles during the fall or improved their chances of earning more opportunities.