Five Kentucky baseball thoughts as summer winds down
Thoughts on Kentucky's player retention, transfer portal class, deep pitching staff and more.
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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.
Local standout Owen Jenkins breaks down Kentucky commitment
Owen Jenkins, a top 25 prospect nationally from Lexington Catholic High School, flipped his commitment from Louisville to Kentucky in September.
Recruiting notebook: Kentucky adds to 2026 class with top Ontario prospect
Robert Omidi is ranked as the No. 1 player from Ontario and a top-150 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Plus more details on Kentucky's 2025 and 2026 classes.