The University of Cincinnati baseball program is set to travel to Nashville next spring for the 2027 College Baseball Series, where the Bearcats will square off against Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech in a three‑day showcase at First Horizon Park.
Scheduled for March 5‑7, 2027, the event marks the first time the series has been held at the Nashville venue in more than two decades and will feature a total of 13 meetings between Cincinnati and its opponents, including a 53rd all‑time clash with the Hokies.
Among the returning talent, outfielder Derrick Pitts will head to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp after a breakout 2026 season that saw him hit .329 with six home runs and 42 RBI, while teammates Quinton Coats and Enzo Infelise earned fresh All‑America honors, with Coats setting school records for home runs and total bases.
Coaches and analysts note that the series not only revives historic rivalries but also provides a platform for the Bearcats to test their depth against powerhouse programs, with the added storyline of pitcher Lance Durham’s leadership on the mound.
Historic rivalries rekindled
The upcoming series revives matchups that have dotted the Bearcats’ schedule for nearly a century, including a 99‑game history with Ohio State and a 13‑game series with Vanderbilt that last intersected in 2004.
Virginia Tech, meanwhile, represents the 53rd meeting between the two programs, underscoring the growing footprint of Cincinnati’s schedule on the national stage.
With the addition of national team camp invitations and multiple All‑America accolades, the Bearcats enter the series with heightened expectations and a roster that blends experience with emerging stars.
Fans and alumni alike are already planning trips to Nashville, anticipating a weekend that could reshape the Bearcats’ trajectory heading into the 2027 season.