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The Arkansas baseball team announced a program‑record 12 players drafted in the MLB Draft, featuring key prospects like Ethan McElvain and Damian Ruiz and reflecting a sustained pipeline to the majors.
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.
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.
A back‑and‑forth contest at BayCare Ballpark ended with Wichita State pulling ahead in the eighth inning, securing a 14‑12 win and a future clash with East Carolina for the championship.
Wichita State’s ace pitcher Caleb Reed delivered a career‑high outing as the Shockers edged Memphis 6‑4, advancing to the conference semifinals and setting up a showdown with UAB.
No. 7 Wichita State defeated No. 5 Memphis 6-4 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, moving into the next elimination round against No. 4 UAB.
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.
Identical records, distinct strengths, and a broadcasted clash in Florida set the stage for a high‑stakes conference championship.
Sophomore outfielder Jason Wachs was selected to the American Conference’s 2026 First Team All-Conference after leading the Green Wave in multiple offensive categories and starting every game this season.
UTSA's Drew Detlefsen and Conor Myles lead the American Conference's 2026 baseball awards, with additional honors going to Jayson Jones, Tanner Wiggins, Jevin Relaford, and Casey Dunn.
A dramatic tenth‑inning surge propelled Wichita State past South Florida, securing the seventh seed and setting up a clash with Florida Atlantic.
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.
Wichita State was held to two hits in a 4-1 defeat, with Nathan Early’s sixth‑inning homer sealing the win for USF.