
Ball State Alumni Excel in 2026 Major League Baseball
A look at the performances of Ball State University graduates currently shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from breakout hitters to dominant pitchers.
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A look at the performances of Ball State University graduates currently shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from breakout hitters to dominant pitchers.

Fantasy baseball managers can boost their rosters with emerging hitters and pitching standouts highlighted in this week's waiver wire guide.

A generous donation from an anonymous benefactor will transform the century‑old ballpark, boosting ticket demand and providing a state‑of‑the‑art facility for players and coaches.
Over the past quarter‑century, Southwest Florida’s high schools have produced a steady stream of baseball talent, from early stars like Blaze Alexander to recent draftees such as Carson Palmquist. Their high school feats, college careers and professional breakthroughs illustrate a pipeline that continues to feed Major League Baseball, while also reinforcing the region’s reputation as a fertile ground for future stars.
From Muncie to the majors, Ball State University’s baseball program has produced a steady stream of talent, with six alumni currently competing in the MLB. Their journeys reflect both individual perseverance and the university’s coaching legacy.

The University of South Carolina announced the hiring of Kevin Schnall, a coach with a proven record of winning and developing talent, as its new head baseball coach.

A legal yet unprecedented move by third‑base coach Chad Epperson helped the Boston Red Sox secure an 8‑1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, briefly lifting their home record to 10‑20 despite a season mired near the bottom of the American League.

Longtime baseball manager Dave Trembley, now leading the State College Spikes in the MLB Draft League, emphasizes the fundamentals of the game as he guides college players toward professional readiness.

TCU hires Thomas Eshelman, a pitcher celebrated for his pinpoint command, to lead its pitching staff. His extensive playing and coaching background spans multiple MLB organizations.

After eight years in professional baseball, Jordyn Adams is resurrecting his football trajectory by joining the Southern Methodist Mustangs, a move made possible by recent changes in name, image and likeness legislation.

After three seasons in the majors and a lengthy minor‑league stint, Jordyn Adams is now gearing up for his first college football season at Southern Methodist University.

A former Georgia State baseball star and Cobb County police officer, Chastain “Chase” Childers, and alumnus Bill Reeves will be memorialized in a stadium slated for completion this fall.