
UNC Baseball Drafts Six Players, Highlighting Rising Talent
Six UNC baseball players are selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, showcasing the program's depth and future prospects.
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Six UNC baseball players are selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, showcasing the program's depth and future prospects.
Clemson pitcher Aidan Knaak has elected to forgo an MLB deal with the Brewers and will remain in college for his senior year, a move that could reshape the team's outlook after a missed postseason.

The Aztecs were recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association for their scholarship standards, while also celebrating a championship and upcoming move to the Pac‑12, with several players drafted by major league clubs.

Three Coastal Carolina pitchers — Ross Norman, Darin Horn, and Cameron Flukey — were drafted on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting a historic run for the Chanticleers.

The 2026 MLB Draft highlighted Georgia’s dominant season, with Joey Volchko, Daniel Jackson and Rylan Lujo selected among the nation’s top prospects.

The 2026 season saw the Sun Belt Conference break records with five teams in the Regionals, two in the College World Series, and a wave of All‑America and Freshman All‑American honors.

Former Indiana University standout Mike Smith will be inducted into the 2026 Collegiate Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing his record‑breaking achievements and lasting impact on the sport.
The University of Georgia baseball team finished the 2026 season with a 53‑14 record, captured SEC regular‑season and tournament titles, and reached the College World Series, where they placed tied for third. The campaign featured unprecedented offensive numbers, dominant pitching, and a cascade of individual honors.

LSU’s baseball program has added former Oregon outfielder Angel Laya, a freshman All-American whose power numbers and left‑handed swing promise to reshape the Tigers’ attack.

Hayden Frey, a left‑handed pitcher for Toledo, was named a Second‑Team Freshman All‑American by Baseball America, highlighting a breakout 2026 season that also earned him MAC Co‑Pitcher of the Week and Freshman Pitcher of the Year honors.

Jacob Hanley, the No. 2 prospect according to 64 Analytics, has pledged to the University of Georgia, bringing a .333 average, 14 home runs and 52 RBIs to a team that reached the College World Series last season.

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.

A look at the standout performances of Aidan King, Brendan Lawson and Caden McDonald that earned them All-America honors and the programs that recognized them.

Baylor’s rising star Tyce Armstrong has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 ESPY Award, recognizing a performance that has already etched his name into college baseball lore.

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.

Baylor University junior Tyce Armstrong stunned the college baseball world with a 12‑RBI, three‑grand‑slam outburst against New Mexico State, setting a new program record and positioning him as a frontrunner for the 2026 ESPY Award.

Caden McDonald’s selection to the College Baseball Foundation’s First Team caps a season of power, precision and historic achievements for the Florida sophomore.

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.

A left‑handed starter from Toledo, Hayden Frey, was named to Baseball America's 2026 Second‑Team Freshman All‑American list, highlighting a season that also brought MAC Pitcher of the Week and Freshman Pitcher of the Year awards.

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.

Portland Pilots freshman pitcher Will Labonte adds another accolade to his breakout season, joining an elite group of collegiate baseball standouts.

D1Baseball’s second‑team All‑America list spotlights Florida’s Aidan King, a unanimous selection, and shortstop Brendan Lawson, whose offensive surge and defensive refinement have defined a standout season for the Gators.
Two standout players from Plymouth North's 2024 state championship baseball team have taken the next step in their careers, each committing to Division I programs.