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The Jayhawks, fresh off a Big 12 regular‑season title, are set to face Baylor in the tournament quarterfinals while coping with the loss of key player Brady Ballinger.
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.
Kansas baseball looks to capitalize on its historic regular‑season title as it heads into the Big 12 tournament, with coach Dan Fitzgerald eyeing a potential NCAA regional hosting.
The Jayhawks, fresh off their first league title since 1949, are gearing up for the Big 12 tournament, needing three straight wins to secure another trophy while eyeing a future NCAA regional host.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald’s latest accolades underscore a four‑year revival that has propelled the Jayhawks to a 39‑16 record, a No. 1 seed and multiple player recognitions.
Dan Fitzgerald’s second straight Coach of the Year award underscores Kansas baseball’s dominance, highlighted by a regular‑season title, a top‑16 national ranking and a slate of All‑Big 12 honorees.
Kansas baseball’s coach Dan Fitzgerald has been named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the second straight season, leading a roster that captured seven All-Big 12 selections and set new program win records.
Kansas defeated BYU 9‑6 on May 14, 2026, highlighted by early home runs, key triples, and a strong pitching performance that capped a comeback effort.