
Brad Powell Takes the Helm of Santa Fe College Baseball
Santa Fe College has appointed Brad Powell as its new baseball coach, succeeding Johnny Wiggs and bringing decades of experience and recruiting expertise to the program.
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Santa Fe College has appointed Brad Powell as its new baseball coach, succeeding Johnny Wiggs and bringing decades of experience and recruiting expertise to the program.

After a disappointing campaign and a wave of player exits, Florida’s baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to reshape its roster, welcoming catchers, outfielders and pitchers who bring fresh experience and proven performance.

Brad Powell, who helped Arkansas Pine Bluff set a win record and advance deep into the conference tournament, will lead Santa Fe College’s baseball program starting August 1, bringing a proven track record of development and tournament success.
Santa Fe College has named Brad Powell as its new baseball coach, bringing a track record of national success and player development to the program.

After a celebrated 20‑year run, Johnny Wiggs stepped down from his role as Santa Fe College's head baseball coach, concluding a career marked by 627 victories, two NJCAA World Series trips, and a Hall of Fame induction.

With key pitchers set to return and a host of junior college and transfer talent arriving, Kansas is piecing together a 2027 rotation that could redefine its national prospects.

A look at the projected 2027 Kansas baseball roster, highlighting key returnees, emerging relievers, and junior‑college transfers poised to impact the team's performance.

After two decades at Santa Fe College, coach Johnny Wiggs steps down, reflecting on a 2009 national championship run, a program that produced more than 600 victories, and his plans to focus on family.

Following a 10‑2 loss to Troy in the NCAA Gainesville Regional, the University of Florida baseball program is set for a sweeping transformation, with nine seniors graduating, several prospects heading to the MLB Draft, and a wave of transfer additions aimed at replenishing the roster.

A major upgrade to Santa Fe College’s athletic complex is underway, with a new clubhouse set to open in spring 2027. Funded by Alan Hitchcock and his family’s charity, the facility will provide locker rooms, showers, laundry and covered batting cages, addressing long‑standing needs of the baseball and softball teams.

The groundbreaking ceremony celebrates a project that will deliver locker rooms, showers and improved training spaces, with completion slated for spring 2027.
Construction has begun on a $2.5 million facility that will transform the way Santa Fe Saints baseball and softball teams train and bond, with completion targeted for spring 2027 and indoor batting cages planned for a later phase.

After two decades at the helm of Santa Fe College’s baseball program, veteran coach Johnny Wiggs is stepping down, reflecting on 626 wins, two Junior College World Series runs, and the players he helped reach the majors.

The Gators are reshaping their 2027 baseball squad, adding standout catcher Jon Embury and right‑hander Maddox McDougall while several key players enter the transfer portal.

A 10‑2 loss to Troy ended the Gators' season, but the aftermath brings nine graduates, several players headed for the 2026 MLB Draft, and a wave of transfers that could redefine the program.

The 2027 Kansas Jayhawks baseball team welcomes seven JUCO transfers and three high school prospects, each bringing notable stats and diverse backgrounds that could bolster both hitting and pitching.

A 10‑2 loss to Troy ended the Gators’ season, prompting a wave of departures and new transfers as the program looks to rebuild.

After 20 years at Santa Fe College and eight at Polk State Community College, Johnny Wiggs will step down on August 3, leaving behind a legacy of championships, two Junior College World Series appearances and heartfelt thanks to players and assistants.

Riana Callihan, a standout center from Florida, joins Troy University's women's basketball roster, aiming to bolster the team's historic rebounding dominance.