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The Miami RedHawks clinched their second straight Mid‑American Conference regular‑season title, earning the No. 1 seed for the upcoming tournament and marking a milestone for head coach Brian Smiley.
Diego Cruz, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, arrives after a .385 freshman season at Miami (Ohio) and will bolster Oregon State’s lineup as a sophomore.
Diego Cruz, the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Freshman of the Year, signed with Oregon State after a standout freshman season at Miami (Ohio), bringing a .385 batting average, 1.082 OPS and 28 extra‑base hits.
The Mid-American Conference revealed its 2026 baseball specialty award winners, spotlighting the Miami RedHawks' historic season and standout individual performances.
The Mid-American Conference revealed its 2026 baseball All-MAC selections and specialty award winners, highlighting standout performances from Miami, Toledo and other league programs as the tournament kicks off in Ohio.
Miami’s dominant 15‑8 win over Akron not only gave head coach Brian Smiley his 100th career victory but also locked in the RedHawks’ No. 1 seeding for the MAC Tournament in Avon, Ohio.