Bethune‑Cookman’s baseball program capped a historic 2026 campaign, finishing the regular season with a franchise‑best 37 victories and securing the No. 1 seed in the SWAC Tournament.
A Season of Firsts
The Wildcats proved they belong among the nation’s elite, knocking off ranked LSU and Florida in back‑to‑back weeks during April and sweeping all ten of their SWAC series to finish the conference schedule undefeated.
Stars on the Rise
Among the standouts, right‑hander Justin Morales logged a 3.42 ERA while also representing the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic, and senior pitcher Pablo Torres compiled five saves and 29 strikeouts, earning Second Team All‑SWAC honors and a spot at the MLB Draft Combine.
Draft‑Ready Talent
Redshirt junior Jose Fernandez emerged as the conference’s player of the year, batting .361 with 12 home runs that tied for third in the league, positioning him as one of the most coveted bats heading into the July 11 draft.
What’s Next
With the 2026 MLB Draft set to begin at 1 p.m. on July 11, the Wildcats’ draft‑eligible core could reshape the organization’s future, while the university looks to build on its record‑setting season and maintain momentum in the coming years.