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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Émilien Pitre (4) runs to third base during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball infielder Emilien Pitre selected by Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 MLB Draft

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor July 14, 2024

Émilien Pitre was selected with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays late Sunday night. Pitre became the second Wildcat to be selected as Ryan Waldschmidt was taken...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) runs to first base during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball star Ryan Waldschmidt drafted No. 31 overall by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 MLB Draft

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor July 14, 2024

Kentucky baseball's Ryan Waldschmidt was selected with the No. 31 overall pick in the MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. In being selected, Waldschmidt became the highest drafted Wildcat...

Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

MLB Draft expert wary of UK’s Ryan Waldschmidt as first-round MLB Draft pick

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor July 12, 2024

As the MLB Draft looms, ESPN MLB Draft insider Kiley McDaniel seemed unsure of Kentucky baseball left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt’s viability as a legitimate first rounder. “I think he (Waldschmidt)...

Kentucky players dog pile after winning their game against Oregon State letting them advance to the College World Series. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

CLIMBING THE LADDER: 2024 Kentucky baseball built upon and furthered the path started by 2006 team

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 9, 2024

After winning a share of its first regular season SEC Championship since 2006, the 2024 edition of Kentucky baseball drew several comparisons to the team 18 years before it. The glaring similarity...

Kentucky Pitcher Robert Hogan celebrates after striking out a batter ending the inning. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Kentucky baseball end of season Kernel Sports awards

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 5, 2024

Editor's note: These awards were picked by and are the opinion of the author and do not represent the opinions of the entire Kentucky Kernel. With Kentucky baseball now fully into the offseason,...

Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione hugs outfielder Eli Small after Kentucky’s victory over Oregon State. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is here to stay

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

One thing that Kentucky baseball proved with its 2024 season is that it properly arrived in the SEC in 2023 and is here to stay. After a stellar 2023 campaign, the biggest question surrounding the...

Kentucky’s bench clears after the winning strikeout was made. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

EMBRACING WEIRD: Kentucky baseball’s 2024 season retrospection

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

When looking back at Kentucky baseball in 2024, the short way to describe the team is historic, but the long way to describe the team is simply weird. The season began on the road with a dominating...

Third baseman Mitchell Daly throws to first base after fielding a ground ball. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Kentucky baseball bids farewell to seniors following historic season

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

With an historic season in the books for Kentucky baseball, some Wildcats played their final games in the blue and white as they ran out of NCAA eligibility, but not before playing a role in the first-of-its-kind...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Nolan McCarthy (19) is walked with bases loaded during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball loses assistant coach Nick Ammirati, Nolan McCarthy

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

Two big dominoes have fallen for Kentucky baseball following its historic 2024 season as assistant coach Nick Ammirati has left the program along with Nolan McCarthy, who entered the transfer portal. The...

Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: What went wrong for Kentucky baseball in Omaha?

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 28, 2024

Now that the dust has fully settled on Kentucky baseball’s run in the Men’s College World Series after losing 15-4 to the Florida Gators, there were a plethora of things that led to UK’s unfortunate...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Travis Smith (33) pitches the ball during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Trio of Wildcats including Travis Smith enters college baseball transfer portal

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 22, 2024

With the offseason officially underway for Kentucky baseball, a trio of Wildcats including Travis Smith have entered the transfer portal.  Starting with Smith, it was an up and down year for the...

Kentucky players celebrate a home run during the Kentucky vs Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball’s miracle season comes to an end in 15-4 loss against Florida

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 21, 2024

Kentucky baseball (46-16) was eliminated from the Men’s College World Series after being blown out by Florida (35-29) by a score of 15-4. “I knew how special they were,” Kentucky head coach...

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