Notebooks
Recruiting notebook: 2026 commits participate in WWBA World Championship
Three members of the 2026 recruiting class played in Jupiter, Florida, for Perfect Game's WWBA World Championship. Plus a look at UK's newest recruiting strategy.
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.
Fall reports
Scrimmage Observations (10/12): Cleaver makes his first fall appearance
The combination of Ben Cleaver and Jaxon Jelkin pitching brought several MLB scouts to Kentucky Proud Park on Sunday afternoon.
Fall reports
Scrimmage Observations (10/10): Offense owns the day with a combined 13 runs
Can anyone get Ryan Schwartz out? That and much more, including details on an offensive day at Kentucky Proud Park and some personnel notes.
Mailbag
Mailbag: What is Kentucky's ceiling in 2026?
This mailbag edition discusses Kentucky's floor/ceiling in 2026, the ongoing catcher battle and a starting lineup projection at this point in time.
Team news
Q&A: Nick Mingione discusses UK's performance against WVU in first scrimmage
Nick Mingione spoke with Bat Cats Central following the Wildcats' 26-10 win over 14 innings against West Virginia at Prasco Park on Oct. 5.
Team news
Seven players who stood out during Kentucky's first scrimmage
Kentucky defeated West Virginia 26-10 over 14 innings at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, on Sunday. Here are four position players and three pitchers who caught our eye.
Fall reports
Observations: UK rallies in game one, controls game two against West Virginia at Prasco Park
Kentucky defeated West Virginia 26-10 over 14 innings on Sunday at Prasco Park. Here are the takeaways from the day's action.
Game story
Kentucky beats West Virginia 9-8, 17-2 in scrimmages at Prasco Park
Follow along for live updates from Kentucky's scrimmage against West Virginia at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio.
Previews
Q&A: Kentucky, West Virginia square off at Prasco Park in fall scrimmage
Bat Cats Central caught up with Chris Anderson, the owner and publisher of EerSports.com, to learn more about West Virginia baseball in 2026.
Bat Cats Insider
Bat Cats Insider: Team notes as Kentucky prepares for WVU scrimmage
The latest team notes before Kentucky travels to Ohio to face West Virginia in a scrimmage on Sunday.
Returning player spotlight
Returning player spotlight: Will Marcy
Marcy scuffled out of the gate after winning UK's center field job, but was lost for the season with an injury prior to SEC play.
Fall reports
Scrimmage Observations (9/28): Schwartz homers; Lawrence, Hansen have good days
Kentucky baseball completed its third scrimmage this week. Here's a full report from Sunday's action.