
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.

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Andrew Duncan, a standout outfielder from Wright State, joins the University of Tennessee baseball program after a prolific junior season, bringing a .367 batting average, six home runs and 12 stolen bases to a roster reshaped by recent departures.
In 2005, a young Robert Francis Prevost watched the Chicago White Sox clinch their first World Series in 88 years. Decades later, as Pope Leo XIV, he holds a memento from that night — a baseball gifted by former catcher A.J. Pierzynski.

The University of Missouri’s baseball program aims to break its SEC postseason drought by 2027, leveraging transfer‑portal upgrades and the expertise of former Houston Astros hitting coach Brandon Van Horn.
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.

The 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class welcomes Brent Strom and Bruce Gardner, cementing USC's place among the most decorated programs in collegiate baseball history.

Central Washington University announced Aaron Vaughn as its new baseball head coach, tapping a proven leader who guided Wenatchee Valley College to a championship series appearance and top offensive rankings.

The College Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the induction of former Arizona star Dave Stegman and longtime Tucson resident Brent Strom, celebrating their enduring impact on the game.
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.

TCU baseball has appointed Thomas Eshelman as its new pitching coach, filling the vacancy left by Dave Lawn’s retirement and adding a seasoned professional to the Horned Frogs’ staff.

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.

Only six New England high school players have been drafted since 2022, but scouts are leveraging data, social media and free workouts at venues like Fenway Park to uncover the next generation of talent.

The latest round of Major League Baseball games featured dramatic comebacks, clutch saves, and late‑inning victories that kept the playoff picture in flux.