Baylor University has released its 2027 baseball slate, a 55‑game campaign that features a record‑setting 33 home contests at the newly named Baylor Ballpark in Waco, Texas.
A Heavy Home Load
The Bears will spread those home games across Tuesday and Friday evenings at 6 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m., and Sunday games at 1 p.m., giving fans a regular rhythm of home‑field action throughout the spring.
Marquee Conference Matchups
The schedule highlights a string of high‑profile conference series against traditional powerhouses such as Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati, while also welcoming Houston and Arizona State into the mix, promising competitive series that could shape the Bears’ national standing.
Early Season Series
The season opens with a four‑game set against UIC from February 19‑22, followed by the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series from February 26‑28, which will see the Bears host Illinois‑Chicago, Minnesota and Western Kentucky in a showcase of non‑conference talent.
Road Tests and Tournament Outlook
Baylor’s road schedule includes demanding series at Texas Tech, West Virginia and Kansas State, while the postseason path leads to the Big 12 Championship in Surprise, Arizona, and ultimately to the NCAA Regionals, Super Regionals and the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
Statistical Highlights
Returning from a 29‑27 season that placed eighth in the Big 12 with a program‑high 14 conference wins, the Bears bring back strong offensive output — 60 home runs, the most since 2009 — and a base‑stealing surge of 95 steals. Pitching staff improvements include a sub‑4.00 ERA, a top‑50 national walk rate, and a defense that posted a .974 fielding percentage, the best since 2019. Key returnee Mitch Thompson will anchor the lineup as the team aims to translate these metrics into wins.
With a blend of power, speed and solid fundamentals, the 2027 Bears are positioned to challenge for a deep postseason run, making the upcoming schedule not just a calendar of games but a roadmap toward national relevance.