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Senior Jack Andes captures the 2026 Federal League Baseball Player of the Year, adding to his football player of the year title, while Landon Thiel is named Pitcher of the Year and Bryan Ashby earns Coach of the Year honors.
From Muncie to the majors, Ball State University’s baseball program has produced a steady stream of talent, with six alumni currently competing in the MLB. Their journeys reflect both individual perseverance and the university’s coaching legacy.
Senior athlete Jack Andes is driving the Hoover Vikings toward their first state baseball championship, boasting elite stats in both baseball and football while committing to Bowling Green.