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Roger Cador, a Hall of Fame coach and player for Southern University, died after a battle with brain cancer. His legacy includes 14 conference titles, 11 NCAA tournament appearances, and mentoring dozens of MLB draftees.
Roger Cador, who led Southern University’s baseball program for three decades, died earlier this week. His legacy includes multiple championships and a lasting impact on collegiate baseball.
Scott Heath earns NCAA Division III Region II coach of the year after leading USM to its first Little East title and NCAA tournament berth in five years.
The Wheeling University Cardinals posted a single‑season win record, captured their first Mountain East Conference North Division title since 2021, and earned multiple individual accolades.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has named four Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference players to its 2026 NCAA Division III Region IX All-Defensive Team, recognizing outstanding fielding performances.
Stanford’s 2026 baseball team ended the year with a 28‑26 record, six walk‑off wins, a sweep of No. 8 Florida State and the induction of longtime staffer Dave McCarty into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Assistant coach Scott Jackson becomes the first Tar Heel to win the ABCA/Soldier Sports DI National Assistant Coach of the Year award, underscoring a breakthrough season for the University of North Carolina baseball program.
Chris Levonas and Kade Lewis were recognized as All‑Americans after leading Wake Forest to a dominant campaign, earning praise from multiple national baseball organizations.
The College Sports Communicator announced its 2026 Academic All-District team, highlighting five RIT baseball standouts who excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
Skip Johnson’s Oklahoma Sooners captured the 2026 NCAA baseball title, delivering a 13‑2 victory over North Carolina and securing Johnson’s first National Coach of the Year accolade.
Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast University becomes the second player in school history to be named a unanimous All‑American, collecting top accolades as both pitcher and position player.
Sophomore pitcher Chris Levonas and junior infielder Kade Lewis delivered career‑defining seasons, earning All‑American and All‑ACC accolades while helping Wake Forest secure a regional berth.
Dax Whitney’s sixth All‑American accolade cements his place in Oregon State history, joining an elite group of Beavers who have achieved the honor in back‑to‑back seasons.
Junior third baseman Ace Reese and sophomore pitcher Tomas Valincius were named second-team All-Americans by D1Baseball, highlighting a standout year for Mississippi State baseball.
Graduate student Nick Pappas earns the NE10 Sport Excellence Award after setting multiple Bentley records, leading the Falcons to their first conference title and NCAA tournament appearance.
The University of Georgia senior shortstop, celebrated for his Gold Glove defense and key role in the Bulldogs’ conference titles, will compete for a place on the national roster that will head to Taiwan this summer.
Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, securing the John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year.
Ace Reese adds another accolade to his storied career, while Sullivan and Valincius earn well-deserved mentions, underscoring Mississippi State's continued impact on collegiate baseball.
All‑America recognition highlights Caden McDonald's dual‑threat performance, combining a .319 average, nine home runs and a 3.42 ERA for the Gators.
Arkansas right‑hander Ethan McElvain has been named an All‑America by the College Baseball Foundation for the third time, capping a 6‑0, 1.03 ERA season and joining three teammates on the All‑America list.
Two Texas A&M standouts, pitcher Clayton Freshcorn and first baseman Gavin Grahovac, have been recognized as Academic All‑Americans, highlighting their on‑field impact and classroom achievements.
The 2026 Ohio Valley Conference baseball season saw six teams hit 30 wins, Little Rock's Super Regional run, and historic individual performances that reshaped the league's narrative.
Mike Hampton was named the ABCA/ATEC Northeast Region Coach of the Year after guiding St. John's to a historic NCAA Tournament run and a top‑25 national ranking.
Coach Al Ready's fourth consecutive regional award underscores a sustained period of dominance for the University of Indianapolis baseball program, culminating in a strong postseason push.