Returning player spotlight
Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
Bat Cats Central wraps up the returning player spotlight series with a look at seven right-handed pitchers.
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Notebooks
Notebook: UK connections in updated Baseball America MLB draft list, SEC coaching shakeup
Two Kentucky connections were included in Baseball America's latest 2026 MLB draft list, and massive SEC coaching news happened on Wednesday.
Fall reports
Scrimmage observations (10/19): Van Cleave launches homer in shortened scrimmage
Freshman outfielder Braxton Van Cleave hit his first homer of the fall on Sunday in a scrimmage that ended in a 3-0 win for the Blue team.
Fall reports
Scrimmage observations (10/17): Tharnish homers early, pitching takes over late
After the Black team scored five runs early in the scrimmage, the pitching staff for both teams settled in and delivered quality innings.
Photo Gallery
Photo gallery: Kentucky scrimmages under the lights
Aaron Perkins delivered these great shots for Bat Cats Central during Friday night's scrimmage.
Fall reports
Live updates: Kentucky scrimmages on homecoming weekend
The Kentucky baseball team scrimmaged on Friday night in front of fans and baseball alumni.
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.
Fall reports
Scrimmage observations (10/15): Blue team wins lopsided scrimmage
A number of young pitchers threw during Wednesday's scrimmage, but it also featured the return of a projected contributor in the bullpen.
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.