
Three Shockers Selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Wichita State’s baseball program celebrated a draft milestone as three of its top seniors were chosen by MLB teams, continuing a streak of consecutive selections that spans nearly five decades.
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Wichita State’s baseball program celebrated a draft milestone as three of its top seniors were chosen by MLB teams, continuing a streak of consecutive selections that spans nearly five decades.
The 2026 all‑Livingston County baseball team was unveiled this week, spotlighting the county’s most dominant high school players from schools across the region. Danny Hampton’s fourth consecutive first‑team honor joins an elite list that includes former Michigan star Drew Henson, and other top performers are celebrated for their impressive statistics and contributions.
Danny Hampton's .500 batting average marks the first county player to reach the milestone since 2011, highlighting a season of record‑breaking achievements across multiple categories.
Wichita State’s baseball team rallied to the semifinals of the American Conference tournament, but a 31‑27 record and a difficult regular season leave the program at a crossroads as it seeks to translate short‑term grit into sustained success.

A thrilling 14‑12 victory over UAB was followed by a 13‑3 defeat to East Carolina, ending the Shockers’ 2026 campaign.

The Owls rallied twice in the final inning, highlighted by Kutter-Gage Webb’s 407-foot homer and a wild pitch that plated the winning run.

The Owls rallied in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Wichita State 5‑4, with Webb delivering a 407‑foot home run and Lorenzo Rios driving in the winning run.

Rice survived a late surge from Wichita State to win 5‑4, with Webb’s clutch home run and three RBIs sealing the comeback.

Wichita State held a 4-2 lead late in the game before Rice erupted for two runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped by a throwing error that allowed Jacob Devenny to score the winning run.
A look at the statistical leaders and historic context behind Daniel Hampton's .512 batting average and the county's top performers.

In a tightly contested opener of the 2026 American Baseball Championship, Wichita State University erased an early deficit to beat Florida Atlantic University 3‑2, with clutch hits from Jacob Gutierrez and Jaden Gustafson sealing the win.

Jevin Relaford’s single in the tenth inning capped a dramatic comeback as South Florida edged Wichita State 7-6.

A late‑inning rally and a clutch grounder defined a 7‑6 victory for South Florida over Wichita State, setting up a Saturday showdown.