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2026 position previews: Middle infield
The Wildcats' middle infield duo of shortstop Tyler Bell and second baseman Luke Lawrence started all but one game in 2025.
2026 position previews: First base
Redshirt sophomore Hudson Brown returns after making 29 starts in 2025.
2026 position previews: Catcher
Catcher is perhaps the biggest lingering question mark for the opening day lineup. It's first up in the Bat Cats Central preview series.
Q&A: Kentucky, West Virginia square off at Prasco Park in fall scrimmage
Bat Cats Central caught up with Chris Anderson, the owner and publisher of EerSports.com, to learn more about West Virginia baseball in 2026.
Cats look to regain momentum in SEC home opener
Losers of three of their last four, the Wildcats have a big opportunity at home against Auburn.
Projecting Kentucky's 2025 Opening Day lineup
Kentucky's lineup will mostly be newcomers in 2025, though a few familiar faces are back.
Projecting Kentucky's pitching staff in 2025
The Wildcats' pitching staff will look much different compared to the 2024 College World Series team.
The 2025 Kentucky Baseball Mega-Preview
The Wildcats open their 2025 season on Friday against Lipscomb. The Bat Cats Central Mega-Preview sets the stage for this season.
SEC opponent preview: Texas A&M
The Aggies reached the College World Series finals for the first time in school history in 2024 but lost head coach Jim Schlossnagle to rival Texas less than 24 hours later.
SEC opponent preview: Auburn
Auburn missed the NCAA tournament last year, but Butch Thompson has led the program to the College World Series twice in the past five postseasons.
SEC opponent preview: Georgia
The Bulldogs enter 2025 looking for their first College World Series appearance since 2008.