
Gators’ Trio Earns Second‑Team All‑America Honors
Three Florida Gators players receive Second‑Team All‑America recognition, highlighting a season of offensive firepower and pitching dominance.
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Three Florida Gators players receive Second‑Team All‑America recognition, highlighting a season of offensive firepower and pitching dominance.

Baseball America’s latest All‑American list highlights Florida’s rising stars, with Lawson’s offensive surge and King’s dominant pitching performance setting the stage for a promising season.

Junior shortstop Dee Kennedy was recognized as a Third Team All-American by the ABCA/Rawlings, capping a season that featured a .357 average, 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, while K-State secured its fourth consecutive 30-win campaign.

Florida’s ace Aidan King was selected as a 2026 All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association, highlighting a season marked by elite statistics and national recognition.
South Carolina’s baseball program announced the hiring of Kevin Schnall, a coach with a proven championship pedigree, on a lucrative long‑term contract.

Kennedy’s stellar 2026 campaign earned him a Second Team All-American nod from the NCBWA and Perfect Game, while his .357 batting average, 20 homers and 22 steals helped the Wildcats clinch their fourth consecutive season with 30 wins. The recognition underscores both his individual excellence and the program’s sustained success under coach Pete Hughes.

Freshman two‑way player Carson Brumbaugh has entered the transfer portal after a challenging first season at Arkansas, joining five other Razorbacks who have already announced moves.

Freshman shortstop Carson Brumbaugh of the Arkansas Razorbacks has entered the transfer portal after a challenging season, becoming the sixth player from the 2026 roster to do so.
Arkansas infielder Carson Brumbaugh has turned to the transfer portal after a .140 batting average and a benching in March, while his brother Cayden prepares for a College World Series showdown.

Carson Brumbaugh, once heralded as the SEC’s top freshman, struggled with a .140 average and was benched mid-season, prompting his entry into the transfer portal.

Hunter Carns, a standout catcher from Florida State, has entered the top tier of the transfer portal, drawing attention from elite programs as he prepares for the 2027 season.

Gabe Fraser, a .303 hitter with a .432 on‑base percentage for Florida State, has announced his move into the NCAA transfer portal, a development that highlights the increasing flux of talent across the league.

Cade Kurland's four-year Gators tenure ends as he joins a wave of transfers, while the team adds Jon Embury and sees multiple pitchers exit the program.

Former New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates player Steve Bieser, celebrated for his analytical coaching style and championship successes at multiple programs, has been named head coach of Grand Canyon University’s baseball team, promising a focus on pitching, defense and dynamic offense.
The Auburn Tigers begin their CWS journey on Friday with Jake Marciano on the mound against a Milwaukee team that leads its conference in doubles and stolen bases, streamed live on ESPN+.

Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald has named Dominic Voegele as the starter for the opening game of the NCAA regional against Northeastern. Voegele, a junior with 108 strikeouts, leads a power‑hitting lineup that includes Tyson LeBlanc, Augusto Mungarrieta, Josh Dykhoff and Tyson Owens. The team aims to break a postseason drought dating back to 2014 while showcasing its deep talent pool.

Auburn finished the season with 38 wins, boasts a dominant pitching staff and defense, and has experts predicting a deep postseason run, including a championship projection.

Mizzou’s hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return for a fourth season, prompting a search for his successor amid a roster in flux and the expected return of head coach Kerrick Jackson.
The Gators close the regular season with signature wins, secure a top‑eight national seed, and prepare to host a regional that could launch them to the College World Series.
After a single season with Mizzou, hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return, prompting a search for a new mentor as head coach Kerrick Jackson prepares for the next season.

The Chapel Hill Regional matchup pits the No. 3 seed East Carolina Pirates against the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers in a Friday afternoon clash broadcast on ESPNU.

The Gators earn their first top‑eight seed since 2023, host a regional featuring Rider, Miami and Troy, and look to extend their season toward the College World Series.
The Crimson Tide’s baseball program has locked in a spot in the Tuscaloosa regional for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a milestone that sets the stage for a high‑stakes postseason run.

The NCAA announced 16 regional hosts on Monday, highlighting Florida's resurgence under coach Kevin O'Sullivan. With a No. 11 RPI and a sweep over Florida State, the Gators are poised to claim a top‑eight seed and possibly host a super regional.