The University of Kansas baseball team is set to compete in the Big 12 Tournament in Surprise, Arizona, following a dominant regular‑season performance that saw the Jayhawks finish first in the league with 22 conference victories — the first such title since 1949.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald’s Second Consecutive Honor
Head coach Dan Fitzgerald was named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second straight season, underscoring his ability to guide the program to new heights and cement his reputation as one of the conference’s most influential leaders.
The Jayhawks set multiple school records, including 22 conference wins and eight conference series victories, while also achieving the only Power Four program to record at least 39 overall wins, 20 conference wins and 20 road wins in the same season.
All‑Big 12 Honors Highlight Player Excellence
Kansas earned a sweep of the All‑Big 12 awards, with Tyson LeBlanc and Boede Rahe earning first‑team honors, while Cade Baldridge, Josh Dykhoff and Dominic Voegele were placed on the second team. Brady Ballinger and Mason Cook received honorable‑mention recognition, reflecting the depth of talent on the roster.
National publications have taken notice, ranking the Jayhawks No. 13 by D1Baseball, No. 14 by Baseball America and the NCBWA, and No. 16 by USA Today, positioning them as a formidable contender heading into the tournament.
Beyond individual accolades, the team’s historic achievements include the most regular‑season wins in the Big 12 over the past two seasons — 81 victories that stand as the conference’s best record during that span.