
Big 12 Dominates 2026 MLB Draft with Record-Breaking Selections
From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.
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From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.

All 15 Arkansas draftees signed professional contracts, with the Guardians securing top talents and the class surpassing $14.7 million in bonuses.

From historic home‑run totals to a deep postseason run and multiple draft selections, the Cowboys’ 2026 campaign delivered milestones on the field and in the classroom.

Four Oklahoma State baseball players were drafted on the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, with power hitter Kollin Ritchie opting to remain in college for his senior year.

The Cowboys secured a 9-2 win over TCU, highlighted by home runs from Avery Ortiz and Garrett Shull and solid relief work from Mario Pesca.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team is bolstering its roster with five transfer pitchers and a standout infielder, seeking to replace key departures and deepen competition for the 2027 season.

A dramatic 11th‑inning rally by Alabama ends Oklahoma State's season, featuring Kollin Ritchie's 31st homer and a trio of late blasts that seal a 9‑7 defeat.

An 11‑inning showdown in Tuscaloosa saw the Cowboys rally behind a grand slam and a 30th‑home‑run blast, edging Alabama State 8‑7 and setting up a showdown with the Alabama/USC Upstate loser.
The Alabama State baseball team fought valiantly in the Tuscaloosa Regional, but a 11th‑inning homer by Oklahoma State’s Kollin Ritchie sealed an 8‑7 defeat.
The Hornets clinched their first SWAC championship since 2022, earned a top‑three preseason ranking, and faced powerhouse Oklahoma State in the Tuscaloosa Regional, where a late home run fell just short.
Oklahoma State's baseball program, under longtime coach Josh Holliday, has secured 13 consecutive NCAA regional appearances and a top‑seed positioning, reflecting a blend of consistency, adaptability, and a family‑like clubhouse culture.

Oklahoma State, the No. 2 seed, is fine‑tuning a three‑man rotation that could define its postseason fate.

The Cowboys enter their thirteenth straight NCAA Tournament under Josh Holliday, focusing on quality innings, potent hitting, and a deep bullpen as they navigate a double‑elimination regional in Tuscaloosa.

Oklahoma State defeated UCF 12-6 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinal round behind a standout performance by Colin Brueggemann.

Oklahoma State finished the regular season with a 7‑5 win over Arizona, completing a six‑series conference streak and positioning themselves for the Big 12 Tournament in Surprise.

Oklahoma State’s season‑ending series opener slipped away as Arizona rallied late, with key home runs and a clutch double deciding the 7‑4 outcome.