Kentucky baseball 2026 schedule breakdown
Kentucky's 2026 schedule was released on Tuesday. The Wildats will play 30 games at Kentucky Proud Park.
Returning player spotlight
Returning player spotlight: Patrick Herrera
Now entering his third season with the Wildcats, the versatile Herrera will look to earn a starting spot.
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Patrick Herrera is up next in the Bat Cats Central returning player spotlight series. Herrera is entering his third season with the Wildcats and will look to earn a spot in the starting lineup as a senior.
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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.
Returning player spotlight: Ryan Schwartz
Schwartz .317 in 60 at-bats as a freshman and was a regular in the lineup down the stretch of the season.
Returning player spotlight: Luke Lawrence
Lawrence started all 57 games at second base for the Wildcats in 2025.