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Kentucky pitcher Robert Hogan pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4-9. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball 2025 bullpen deep dive

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2025

For Kentucky baseball in 2025, its bullpen will be made up of returnees, transfers and even a few freshmen.  Last season the bullpen delivered in more than one way from eating innings after a bad...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after 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

Transfers deliver in Kentucky baseball debut in 11-0 mercy rule win over Lipscomb in 2025 season debut

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2025

Transfers deliver on the mound and at the plate as Kentucky baseball (1-0) mercy ruled Lipscomb (0-1) by a score of 11-0 in seven innings. The shutout marks the first for the Wildcats in a season...

Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Grant Smith awaits in the hole during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-5. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball not seeming to shy away from unpredictable nature ahead of 2025 season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2025

A single text from Grant Smith not only made his former Head Coach Nick Mingione’s day, but it also revealed the deeper DNA of Kentucky baseball’s unorthodox offense.  Smith was the shortstop in...

Kentucky’s bench celebrates after an Oregon state player struck out. 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

Breaking down Kentucky baseball’s 2025 schedule ahead of opening day

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Baseball is back in season and it's officially time for Kentucky baseball’s encore presentation to its best season in program history.  After finishing with a 46-16 record in 2024, the 2025 schedule...

Nick Mingione answers a question asked by a member of the audience on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball opens 2025 season unranked once again after historic 2024 campaign

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2025

With the college baseball season set to begin in less than a month, both preseason Top 25 rankings from Perfect Game and D1Baseball are out and Kentucky Baseball is nowhere to be found.  After their...

Kentucky Pitcher Ryan Hagenow delivers a pitch to home plate. 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 announces fall exhibition against Wright State in Ohio

Jack Ross, Sports Reporter October 4, 2024

Kentucky baseball announced Thursday that it will face off against Wright State in Ohio in exhibition play this fall. The Wildcats are making their return after their historic run to the College...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after 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

Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione receives significant contract extension

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2024

Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione signed an extension that will keep him the skipper of the Bat Cats through the 2029 season. Alongside news of Mingione’s extension, news also broke that...

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,...

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