
USA Baseball Announces Coaching Staff for 2026 NTDP in Cary
USA Baseball has unveiled the full coaching roster for the 2026 16U/17U National Team Development Program, set to take place in Cary, North Carolina, from July 27‑30.
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USA Baseball has unveiled the full coaching roster for the 2026 16U/17U National Team Development Program, set to take place in Cary, North Carolina, from July 27‑30.

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will meet the No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on May 22, 2026, at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. With a storied head‑to‑head record and a rotation anchored by RHP Cody Howard, Texas enters the game boasting top‑tier national rankings.

Freshman right‑hander Myles Upchurch has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Training Camp in Cary, North Carolina, a stepping stone toward the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Florida freshman Christian Rodriguez has delivered a 1‑0 record, a 5.32 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 23 ⅔ innings, while earning accolades that stretch from state championships to global recognition.

Dee Kennedy earns first‑team All‑Big 12 honors while teammate Bear Madliak receives conference recognition, highlighting a standout season for the Wildcats.

Junior outfielder Dee Kennedy is named to the 2026 All-Big 12 First Team, while catcher Bear Madliak receives honorable mention, setting the stage for a high‑stakes opening round against Utah.

The Illini enter the 2026 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 9 seed, riding a wave of recent breakthroughs that include a 600‑win milestone for head coach Dan Hartleb and standout performances by freshman Aidan Flinn.

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.

Freshman pitcher Aidan Flinn, who posted a 2.67 ERA this season, has been invited to the 2026 USA Baseball training camp, where he will compete for a place on the national team heading to Taiwan.

Aidan Flinn, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini freshman pitcher, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of high‑level play and upcoming tournament action.
Trinity Christian's baseball squad, featuring eight senior Division I commits, is poised for its final shot at a state title. The team faces Lakeland Christian in Fort Myers, with key athletes stepping up amid injuries and a grueling schedule.

Grady Emerson, a former Argyle High School star now at Fort Worth Christian, is a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the leading candidate for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

The invitations highlight the Aggies' strong freshman class, with both players ranking among the SEC’s top home‑run producers.

Dylan Volantis leads the SEC with a 2.13 ERA, while Aiden Robbins tops the conference in slugging and home runs. Both are among the finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, as is Texas A&M’s Gavin Grahovac and Caden Sorrell. High school star Grady Emerson, projected as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB draft, could command a $10 million signing bonus. Texas prepares for a key series against Missouri, with Volantis slated to start on the mound.

Oklahoma State outfielder Kollin Ritchie is a semifinalist for both the 2026 Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, boasting a .340 average, 28 home runs, 72 RBIs and a 1.322 OPS in 51 games.

Pitcher Hunter Dietz and catcher Ryder Helfrick have been named semifinalists for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, continuing Arkansas’ storied tradition of producing elite collegiate talent.

University of Pittsburgh outfielder Lorenzo Carrier has been named a semifinalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, highlighting a record‑breaking year that also brings academic accolades and community service recognition.

University of Georgia junior Daniel Jackson is a semifinalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, leading a 41‑11 Bulldogs team that captured the SEC regular‑season title and chasing a milestone that could rewrite catcher history.

Junior Evan Dempsey from Florida Gulf Coast University has been selected as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, highlighting his dual-threat performance and placing him among the nation's top amateur baseball players.

Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy, a Fort Worth native, has been selected as a semifinalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, highlighting a record‑setting season that includes 20 home runs, 20 stolen bases and top‑15 national rankings.

USA Baseball announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, highlighting school representation, repeat honorees, and the role of fan voting in the upcoming ceremony.

Two Oklahoma Sooners freshmen have been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of international competition.

A recent ceremony at Miller School of Albemarle highlighted the college commitments of nine senior baseball players, many of whom come from distinguished baseball families and will join prestigious universities.

Rett Johnson, a freshman with a .404 batting average and a 24‑game hitting streak, has been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp in North Carolina. The camp will feature 56 top college players and culminate in a World Championship in Taiwan later this summer.