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.

Ben Cleaver morphing into a leader ahead of junior season

After establishing himself as a sophomore, Ben Cleaver is taking on a bigger leadership role as a junior.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 3 Feb 2026

Ben Cleaver morphing into a leader ahead of junior season

SEC opponent preview: LSU

LSU comes into 2026 looking to win its third national championship in the past four years.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 30 Jan 2026

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.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 25 Jan 2026

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.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 21 Jan 2026

Kentucky baseball 2026 schedule breakdown

Kentucky's 2026 schedule was released on Tuesday. The Wildats will play 30 games at Kentucky Proud Park.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 4 Nov 2025

Kentucky baseball 2026 schedule breakdown

Scrimmage Observations (10/3): Tharnish, Marcy shine at the plate, Mattison and Bennett excel on the hill

Senior outfielders Jayce Tharnish and Will Marcy had big days offensively, and transfer pitchers Connor Mattison and Jack Bennett delivered quality days on the mound.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 3 Oct 2025

Scrimmage Observations (10/3): Tharnish, Marcy shine at the plate, Mattison and Bennett excel on the hill

Scrimmage Observations (9/26): Brown, Schwartz make loud contact

A pair of sophomores stood out during Friday's scrimmage. A detailed report follows.

By Jonathon Bruner

/ 26 Sep 2025

Scrimmage Observations (9/26): Brown, Schwartz make loud contact