Regional Opener Preview
Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald has named Dominic Voegele as the starter for the opening game of the NCAA regional against Northeastern.
The Ace’s Profile
Voegele, a 6‑2 junior, brings a 5‑3 record, a 6.01 ERA and 108 strikeouts over 85 ⅓ innings, having been rated a top‑12 preseason MLB Draft prospect by D1Baseball and Perfect Game.
Power at the Plate
The Jayhawks have emerged as one of the nation’s most potent power‑hitting teams, ranking 16th in the country with 102 home runs. Tyson LeBlanc leads the club with 21 homers, while catcher Augusto Mungarrieta and first baseman Josh Dykhoff each add 15, and center fielder Tyson Owens contributes 14.
A Historic Host
This tournament marks the first time Kansas is hosting the NCAA regional, a milestone the program hopes will catalyze its first postseason victory since 2014.
Looking Forward
The matchup will test Voegele’s experience, including a previous NCAA Tournament appearance against Creighton where he took the loss after surrendering seven runs, but the coaching staff remains confident that his arsenal can deliver the breakthrough the fans are eager to see. The roster also includes Mason Cook, adding depth to the lineup.