
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.

Four Kansas State University baseball standouts were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing the Wildcats' six‑year streak of producing multiple draftees and tying a Big 12 record for selections.

Two Kansas State Wildcats seniors have signed free-agent contracts with MLB organizations following the 2026 draft, capping a season that featured a 30‑27 record and four straight 30‑win campaigns.

Two senior players from Kansas State's 2026 baseball roster have signed undrafted free‑agent contracts with Major League Baseball organizations, continuing a program that has produced four straight 30‑win seasons.

The College Sports Communicators have announced their latest Academic All-District selections, honoring five Kansas State University baseball players who combined high academic achievement with standout performances on the field.

The Wildcats secured a 9-4 victory, highlighted by strong pitching from Tazwell Butler and a multi-hit attack that positions them against second-seeded West Virginia in the quarterfinals.

Kansas State’s 9-4 victory over TCU showcases a potent offense and solid pitching, propelling the Wildcats into the quarterfinals where they will face West Virginia before a national TV audience.

Kansas State overcame an early deficit to defeat Utah 9-5 in the Big 12 Championship, with key performances from AJ Evasco, James Guyette and Lincoln Sheffield. The win propels the Wildcats into a much‑anticipated matchup with TCU, broadcast on ESPN+ and the K-State Sports Radio Network.

The Wildcats overcame a 3‑0 deficit with a four‑run eighth inning, securing a 9‑5 win over Utah in the Big 12 tournament. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team’s resilience as AJ Evasco, Dee Kennedy and James Guyette delivered key performances.

UCF rallied in the seventh to pull away from Kansas State, with Stephen Chucka’s clutch hit and a late homer by Bear Madliak sealing a 10-6 win at John Euliano Park.

UCF’s 10-6 win over Kansas State hinged on a five-run seventh, Stephen Chucka’s clutch double and a surge of home runs that kept the Knights ahead in the series.

A dominant pitching performance and a milestone homer lift Kansas State past Cincinnati, snapping a lengthy losing streak and setting the stage for a Florida showdown.