How does Mitch Barnhart's retirement affect Kentucky baseball?
Mitch Barnhart is expected to retire after nearly a quarter-century as Kentucky's athletic director. How does his retirement affect Kentucky baseball?
On Tuesday, the University of Kentucky announced that athletic director Mitch Barnhart is retiring on June 30. Barnhart, the longest-serving athletic director in the Power-4, began his tenure at Kentucky in 2002.
In a press release, President Eli Capilouto said Barnhart is moving into a new role within the university.
"After thoughtful discussions, I am gratified that he has agreed to stay on and write another new and exciting chapter,” Capilouto said. “Mitch will be the first executive-in-residence of the UK Sport and Workforce Initiative. This initiative will be part of a workforce effort that I mentioned in my remarks recently to the Board of Trustees and that I will be announcing more details about in the coming weeks."
Today's newsletter examines Barnhart's legacy regarding Kentucky baseball and how his retirement will affect the program moving forward.
