Projecting Kentucky's 2026 lineup post-fall
Bat Cats Central projects Kentucky's lineup based on how things unfolded during fall practice.
Returning player spotlight
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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.
Returning player spotlight: Will Marcy
Marcy scuffled out of the gate after winning UK's center field job, but was lost for the season with an injury prior to SEC play.
Returning player spotlight: Ryan Schwartz
Schwartz .317 in 60 at-bats as a freshman and was a regular in the lineup down the stretch of the season.
Returning player spotlight: Luke Lawrence
Lawrence started all 57 games at second base for the Wildcats in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Tyler Bell
The First Team Freshman All-American selection could be the next first round pick from the Kentucky baseball program.
Returning player spotlight: Leighton Harris
Leighton Harris pitched 12.1 innings as a freshman during the 2025 season before turning in a dominant performance in the New England Collegiate League.
Returning player spotlight: Carson Hansen
Hansen finished the season strong by earning All-Clemson Regional honors after going 7 for 14 with five runs and five RBIs.
Returning player spotlight: Nate Harris
Harris looks to take another step forward after breaking into the weekend pitching rotation as a freshman in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Ethan Hindle
Hindle was getting on-base at a .484 clip before an injury ended his season in mid-April.
Returning player spotlight: Ben Cleaver
Ben Cleaver emerged as the best pitcher on Kentucky's roster in 2025.
Returning player spotlight: Hudson Brown
The returning player spotlight series begins with redshirt sophomore first baseman Hudson Brown.
Wrapping up the returning player spotlight series
The returning player spotlight series closes with a look at the remaining players on the roster.