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Several players from Kansas and Kansas State have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will take part in workouts, medical evaluations and interviews with major league teams.
Junior shortstop Dee Kennedy was recognized as a Third Team All-American by the ABCA/Rawlings, capping a season that featured a .357 average, 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, while K-State secured its fourth consecutive 30-win campaign.
Kennedy’s stellar 2026 campaign earned him a Second Team All-American nod from the NCBWA and Perfect Game, while his .357 batting average, 20 homers and 22 steals helped the Wildcats clinch their fourth consecutive season with 30 wins. The recognition underscores both his individual excellence and the program’s sustained success under coach Pete Hughes.
Dee Kennedy’s stellar performance earns him First Team All‑Central Region recognition, highlighting a season filled with historic offensive numbers and national award considerations.
The 2026 Big 12 Tournament showcases emerging talent amid injuries, highlighting key prospects and their scouting profiles.
The 2025‑26 Kansas State athletic season blended disappointment with record‑breaking performances, historic tournament runs and significant coaching changes.
The Wildcats secured a 9-4 victory, highlighted by strong pitching from Tazwell Butler and a multi-hit attack that positions them against second-seeded West Virginia in the quarterfinals.
Kansas State’s 9-4 victory over TCU showcases a potent offense and solid pitching, propelling the Wildcats into the quarterfinals where they will face West Virginia before a national TV audience.
Kansas State overcame an early deficit to defeat Utah 9-5 in the Big 12 Championship, with key performances from AJ Evasco, James Guyette and Lincoln Sheffield. The win propels the Wildcats into a much‑anticipated matchup with TCU, broadcast on ESPN+ and the K-State Sports Radio Network.
The Wildcats overcame a 3‑0 deficit with a four‑run eighth inning, securing a 9‑5 win over Utah in the Big 12 tournament. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team’s resilience as AJ Evasco, Dee Kennedy and James Guyette delivered key performances.
Dee Kennedy earns first‑team All‑Big 12 honors while teammate Bear Madliak receives conference recognition, highlighting a standout season for the Wildcats.
Dee Kennedy makes history with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors, while Bear Madliak receives an honorable mention as the Wildcats prepare for their first-round tournament game in Surprise, Arizona.
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.
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.
Kansas State University announced a contract extension for head baseball coach Pete Hughes despite a season plagued by injuries and late-game losses, highlighting his eight-year tenure and the team's 30-plus win streaks.
K-State edges UCF 5‑4 in Orlando, with Smolinski’s two homers and Sheffield’s six shutout innings securing a Big 12 berth.
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.
A dominant pitching performance and a milestone homer lift Kansas State past Cincinnati, snapping a lengthy losing streak and setting the stage for a Florida showdown.