Hogan Denny, a utility player from Indiana University, has earned a place on the 2026 USA Collegiate National Team, a roster that will travel to Taiwan to contest the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championships.
During his sophomore season the Bloomington native posted a .357 batting average, hit 14 home runs and added 18 doubles, earning First Team All‑Big Ten honors and cementing his reputation as one of the conference’s most potent hitters.
A Historic Roster
He becomes the seventh player in his program’s history to receive a national team invitation and the second under head coach Jeff Mercer, underscoring the rising pedigree of the Hoosiers’ baseball program.
The team will be guided by longtime Illinois coach Dan Hartleb, who will manage the squad throughout the tournament, adding a seasoned presence to a roster that blends youthful talent with experienced leadership.
Competition in Taiwan is scheduled for July 11‑15, 2026, with the United States opening against Korea at 12:30 a.m. ET before facing Chinese Taipei on July 12 and Japan on July 13. The semifinals are set for July 14, culminating in the gold‑medal game on July 15.
Denny is slated to see action at multiple positions — catcher, third base, left field and right field — providing the squad with flexible lineup options and a strong bat near the top of the order.
His selection reflects not only personal achievement but also the growing influence of Indiana University’s baseball program on the national stage, a development that fans and alumni are celebrating.