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After a breakout 2026 season that captured the Big 12 title and an NCAA tournament run, head coach Dan Fitzgerald announced that his entire assistant staff will return for the 2027 campaign, citing loyalty, strong administration support and a shared vision for future growth.
After a breakout 2026 season, head coach Dan Fitzgerald chose to keep his entire coaching staff, turning down external offers to preserve a shared vision for growth.
On the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, Kansas right‑hander Mathis Nayral and utility player Brady Ballinger were chosen, capping a season that delivered three conference titles and a program‑tying 45 wins.
Day one of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Kansas standouts Tyson LeBlanc and Dominic Voegele selected by the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles, highlighting a program that has become a prolific pipeline for professional baseball talent.
Two University of Kansas standouts become the highest-drafted position player and right-handed pitcher in school history, highlighting a program on the rise.
Kansas assistant coach Jon Coyne was named the 2026 D1Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year, highlighting a breakthrough season that featured three championships, record wins and a pipeline to professional baseball.
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.
Nolan Cain, the longtime recruiting coordinator for the Texas Longhorns, is leaving for Texas A&M, prompting a reshuffle of staff and a race to fill his influential role.
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.
After 16 seasons and nearly 500 wins, Todd Whitting’s contract was not renewed, opening the door for a new era. The search involves a mix of internal talent and proven outsiders, each with distinct recruiting and championship pedigrees.