Jacksonville Area Players Shine in 2026 College Baseball Season
Jacksonville-born athletes contributed to championship runs and individual accolades across the nation, highlighting a standout season for regional baseball talent.
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Jacksonville-born athletes contributed to championship runs and individual accolades across the nation, highlighting a standout season for regional baseball talent.

The University of South Florida baseball team saw its season conclude with a 32‑21 record after a heartbreaking loss to Wichita State on Senior Day.

The 2026 American Conference awards spotlight standout performances by South Florida athletes, including Defensive Player of the Year Jevin Relaford and several all‑conference selections.

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.

Despite a late rally led by Nathan Earley and Jacob Green, the University of South Florida baseball team fell 10‑9 to Wichita State, ending their postseason hopes.

The University of South Florida baseball team edged Wichita State 7‑6 in ten innings, with Jevin Relaford’s walk‑off RBI single sealing a postseason‑clinching win.

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.

South Florida baseball opened its crucial three‑game series with a 4‑1 victory over Wichita State, highlighted by Nathan Earley’s game‑winning homer, Jevin Relaford’s 31st steal and a dominant pitching effort.

The Bulls host Wichita State for a three‑game series that will decide postseason positioning, featuring Throwback Thursday, Senior Day, and key performances from rising stars.