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Returning player spotlight
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Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
The returning player spotlight series closes with a look at the remaining players on the roster.
Returning player spotlight: Griffin Cameron
Kentucky's opening day center fielder in 2024, Cameron gained experience as a freshman and is coming off a strong summer in the Northwoods League.
Returning player spotlight: Eli Small
Small showed flashes as a freshman and could work his way into regular playing time as a sophomore.
Returning player spotlight: Evan Byers
The veteran lefthander returns for his final year of college baseball in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Patrick Herrera
Now entering his third season with the Wildcats, the versatile Herrera will look to earn a starting spot.
Returning player spotlight: Devin Burkes
Burkes is back for his fifth season, providing Kentucky with one of its longest-tenured players in the program.
Returning player spotlight: Jackson Nove
A mainstay in the bullpen over the past few seasons, Nove brings over 60 career appearances back to the 2025 team.
Returning player spotlight: Kyuss Gargett
Gargett is a promising young player who will be competing for a starting spot up the middle this fall.
Returning player spotlight: James McCoy
McCoy has started 79 games over the past two seasons, but the Wildcats brought in three transfer outfielders this offseason to add to the competition.
Returning player spotlight: Cooper Robinson
Robinson had a limited role on the 2024 team but has 43 career appearances in his college career.
Returning player spotlight: Ben Cleaver
Cleaver threw just 6.1 innings as a freshman, but he could be primed for a spot in the weekend rotation as a sophomore.
Returning player spotlight: Ethan Hindle
Hindle got a taste of game action in 2024 and could be poised for a bigger role in 2025.