Remaining notes from Bat Cat Central's interview with Nick Mingione
Mingione discussed how fall will be different with more returning players, how rule changes affected the team-building process and more.
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Kentucky hosts top recruit in 2027 class
One of the Wildcats' top targets in the 2027 class was on campus for an official visit this weekend.
Four 2026 commits participating in Area Code Games
Grayson Willoughby headlines a group of four Kentucky commitments who are in California this week for the Area Code Games.
Notebook: Three UK commitments selected for All-American game, 2026 class adds commitment
Three members of Kentucky's 2026 class will play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic, plus a rankings update from Perfect Game and news of a new commitment.
What is Kentucky baseball getting in two-sport star Matt Ponatoski?
The Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year in football and baseball, Ponatoski is a sizable recruiting win for both Kentucky programs.
Why UK signee Jase Mitchell could be a rare prospect
Mitchell has the chance to be the first prep player taken in the top 10 rounds of MLB draft from Delaware since 2012, according to the Baseball America draft database.
Conor Essenburg weighs upcoming MLB draft decision
Essenburg said the MLB draft will be "one of the hardest decisions that I’ll probably ever have to make in my life."
Grayson Willoughby talks state championship at Trinity, rise up the 2026 recruiting rankings
Willoughby won a state championship in June and has seen his Prep Baseball Report ranking soar over the past year.
Recruiting notebook: UK commits square off in KHSAA state tournament, fast-rising prospects
A pair of Kentucky commits will meet in the KHSAA state baseball tournament next week.
Kentucky signee to miss senior season following surgery
Braxton Van Cleave, ranked in the top-100 nationally by Prep Baseball Report, had Tommy John surgery in February to repair a torn UCL.
Recruiting Notebook: Cats hosting multi-sport standout
Kentucky baseball will host a top prospect in the 2026 class on Friday. Also, three players signed in the 2025 class will attend the Super 60 Pro Showcase in Illinois next month.
Recruiting Notebook: Austin Cousino appears on PBR's The War Room
Kentucky recruiting coordinator Austin Cousino joined Shooter Hunt of Prep Baseball Report to discuss a variety of topics.
A look at Kentucky baseball's 2025 recruiting class
The Wildcats' 2025 class is ranked No. 23 by Perfect Game.