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With the MLB Draft approaching, Kansas University’s baseball program is poised to see multiple players selected, highlighted by shortstop Tyson LeBlanc’s record‑setting season and the emergence of pitchers and position players poised for professional opportunities.
With Tyson LeBlanc projected as a top‑100 talent and a trio of pitchers and outfielders close behind, the Kansas baseball program is set to make a splash in the draft. Coach Dan Fitzgerald’s endorsement adds weight to the buzz.
With the MLB Draft approaching, the Kansas baseball program is reinforcing its pitching staff, bringing in fresh arms to replace players who may sign professionally.
Kansas University is adding fresh talent to its mound staff to brace for the upcoming MLB Draft, where several standout players may depart for professional contracts.
After a dominant senior season that saw 110 strikeouts and a 0.52 ERA, Chase Rhodes, an Illinois all‑state pitcher, has chosen Kansas over his original pledge, adding to the Jayhawks' recent Big 12 triumphs.
After 20 seasons at Kansas, Ritch Price will be honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2027, while his successor Dan Fitzgerald continues to elevate the program.
Junior outfielder Tyson LeBlanc shattered the Kansas home run record, earned All‑American honors and is projected as a high‑draft pick in the upcoming MLB Draft, drawing comparisons to Zach Neto and Alex Bregman.
Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald lauds Tyson LeBlanc’s record‑setting campaign, All‑American status and projected high draft position, highlighting a bright future for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks' coach earns the nation's top honor as his team sets multiple school records and secures a contract extension through 2031.
Kansas head coach Dan Fitzgerald is named 2026 Baseball America National Coach of the Year after guiding the Jayhawks to a record-breaking season that included Big 12 championships and a first-ever Super Regional appearance.
Dan Fitzgerald, the mastermind behind Kansas baseball’s meteoric rise, has been crowned Baseball America’s 2026 College Coach of the Year, a testament to a season that will be remembered as one of the most dominant in program history.
After inheriting a last‑place program, Dan Fitzgerald guided Kansas to three titles, set multiple school records and earned the 2026 Baseball America College Coach of the Year award.
After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament crowns and advancing to the Lawrence Super Regional, the University of Kansas baseball team finished the 2026 season No. 12 in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, the highest ranking for a Big 12 program outside of West Virginia.
The Jayhawks finished a historic season with Big 12 regular‑season and tournament championships, a Lawrence Regional victory and a national coach of the year award, while three juniors prepare for the MLB draft combine in Phoenix.
Cord Rager, the Oklahoma right‑hander, is set to start Game 1 of the CWS championship series after a dominant performance against Alabama.
Tyson LeBlanc’s 25th home run of the season helped Kansas capture conference and regional titles, but the team fell to Oklahoma in the super regional.
The 2026 Kansas baseball squad delivered a historic season marked by unprecedented records, national coaching honors, and packed stadiums, culminating in a bittersweet Super Regional loss to Oklahoma.
Three Arkansas baseball players were named All‑Americans for 2026, highlighting a season of dominant pitching, breakout performances and versatile hitting.
Three Arkansas players receive All-American nods from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting exceptional performances and future prospects.
Baseball America’s annual survey of the sport’s most promising bench bosses has turned its spotlight on thirty coaches who are positioned to take the next step in their careers.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald’s historic 2026 campaign, marked by multiple championships, record‑breaking statistics and a pipeline to the pros, earns him the Perfect Game College Coach of the Year honor.
A summer storm halted a super‑regional showdown between Kansas and Oklahoma, reshaping the course of the Jayhawks' season and leaving a lasting imprint on their final chapter.
Kansas Jayhawks close a record-breaking season with a 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in the Super Regional final
The Jayhawks' bid for a College World Series berth dissolved in a two‑game sweep by the Sooners, concluding a season that featured Big 12 titles and a regional championship.