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After two seasons at Indiana University, star outfielder Jake Hanley is moving to the University of Georgia, where he will join a championship program. His departure underscores a period of underperformance for the Hoosiers, marked by a sub‑.500 record and recurring late‑game issues.
Indiana University’s baseball program will open its 2027 season with a weekend tournament in South Carolina, continuing a tradition of early‑year postseason‑style events.
From open practices and international recruits to contract extensions and schedule releases, Indiana University’s athletic programs are gearing up for a promising year.
Evan Dempsey, a two‑way star for Florida Gulf Coast, has been selected to the First Team All‑American roster by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings for the second straight year, a distinction that marks a milestone for his program and underscores his all‑around impact.
Tommy Harrison's outstanding 2026 campaign earned him All‑America Third Team recognition, a new school RBI record and a host of conference honors, underscoring his impact on Miami baseball.
Nine Oregon players earned Big Ten postseason awards, highlighting a dominant regular season and setting the stage for a deep run in the conference tournament.
Oregon’s baseball team defeated USC in a decisive series, moving up two spots to No. 14 in the national rankings and positioning the club for a potential NCAA regional hosting.