
OVC Baseball Season Sets Records and Secures New ESPN Deal
The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.
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The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.

Saint Joseph's sophomore catcher Blake Primrose was selected to the Division I Baseball All-ECAC Team after leading the Atlantic 10 in multiple offensive categories, setting new single-season records and earning national recognition as a Buster Posey Award semifinalist.

Colby Deaver captures the Ron Lenz Pitcher of the Year award while Logan Myers secures a Third Team All‑American nod, underscoring a breakthrough year for Emporia State baseball.

Junior catcher Clay Hartje was named a D3baseball.com All‑American after a stellar .340/.483/.742 season, highlighted by 16 home runs and 66 RBIs. He was also tournament MVP as Johns Hopkins prepares to face Baldwin Wallace in the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.

The American Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 Division II All‑Region teams, recognizing eight Peach Belt athletes, including historic honors for Koehler and standout performances by his peers.

Michael Kitko’s .403 batting average and dominant pitching performances have earned him a consensus ABCA All‑Atlantic Region selection, putting him in the running for the program’s 25th All‑American designation.

The latest ABCA/Rawlings All-Region selections highlight standout performances by Colby Deaver, Logan Myers, and Noah Steele, underscoring a season of historic achievements for their program.

Two University of Toledo students have been recognized with the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Medal of Excellence, highlighting outstanding performance in both the classroom and competition.

The Blue Jays celebrate a sweep of regional accolades, with six athletes named to the ABCA/Rawlings All‑Region V teams and a historic fourth All‑Region nod for Alex Shane.

The Johns Hopkins baseball program celebrated a sweep of D3Baseball.com All-Region V honors, with five athletes and head coach Nate Mulberg receiving accolades ahead of a historic run to the Division III World Series.

Little Rock captured the 2026 OVC Tournament Championship with a 6-1 record, while SIUE earned its first regular season title. Standout players set new conference marks, and the league's national profile continues to rise.

Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.

Senior hitter Nick Pappas receives All‑America Third Team honors, setting single‑season records while Bentley prepares to host Molloy in the NCAA DII Super Regional.

After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season title with a school‑record 22 conference wins, Kansas baseball travels to Surprise, Arizona, for the conference tournament. Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, honored for the second straight year, leads a roster packed with All‑Big 12 selections and national rankings.

The Hawks have turned team‑building challenges into a record‑setting campaign, capturing conference and classic titles while aiming to end a 52‑year NCAA drought.

Northern Illinois University’s baseball squad boasts a historic haul of All-MAC recognitions, highlighting a dramatic turnaround that positions the team for a deep run in the upcoming conference tournament

The Atlantic 10 recognized top performers across the 2026 season, highlighting exceptional players, a dominant pitcher, a defensive standout, a breakout rookie, and a coach of the year.

K‑State, seeded eleventh, will meet Utah, seeded tenth, at Surprise Stadium in Arizona, aiming to extend a dominant series edge while both teams field standout players and award‑watch candidates.

Colby Deaver earns Pitcher of the Year, while Noah Steele and Logan Myers dominate at the plate and in the field, earning first‑team accolades from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association.

Evan Bilter, Brody Duvall, Alex Dunagan and Luke Parker from the Colorado School of Mines were recognized on the D2CCA All‑Region team, highlighting a season that ended 21‑33 but featured multiple historic achievements.

Senior utility player Michael Kitko was selected to the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Teams by the NCBWA and D2CCA, highlighting a season marked by a .403 batting average, 64 hits, 44 RBIs and 27 strikeouts on the mound.

Ricardo Aponte and Camden Rhude were named second-team All-Region selections, marking the second postseason honor for each and highlighting a season that saw the Crimson Hawks reach the conference semifinals.

Five Peach Belt Conference baseball players were selected to both the NCBWA and D2CCA All-Region teams, with eight total athletes earning All-Region status and becoming eligible for All-America honors.

Three Lubbock Christian University players were recognized by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting a standout season that ended with a trip to the NCAA Tournament