Bat Cats Insider: What we're following on the first day of practice
Kentucky officially returns to practice on Monday. Here are the storylines we're following as the season begins in 32 days.
Kentucky officially returns to practice on Monday. Here are the storylines we're following as the season begins in 32 days.
The Wildcats' middle infield duo of shortstop Tyler Bell and second baseman Luke Lawrence started all but one game in 2025.
With possibly its best weekend rotation on paper since 2018, Kentucky could buck an interesting trend that has emerged throughout the last half-decade.
Kentucky's 2026 class is its best in years, according to scouting services. A number of players should garner MLB draft buzz next summer.
Adam Revelette breaks down Kentucky's pitchers during the final scrimmage against Morehead State.
Derek Terry is the founder of Bat Cats Central, a leading source for Kentucky baseball coverage. Before leaving full-time sportswriting, Derek worked for The Cats' Pause (2017-22) and Cats Illustrated (2015-17), and interned with D1baseball.com.
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Adam Revelette is a former UK pitcher and college assistant coach, with stops at Baylor, EKU, UAB and Saint Louis. He currently serves in a management role for Perfect Game and for Champions Sports in Nicholasville, where he also gives lessons.
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Jonathon Bruner is the sports editor of the Kentucky Kernel, where he also covers Kentucky football. He's chronicled the UK baseball program for the Kernel for the past two seasons, including a trip to Omaha to cover the 2024 College World Series.
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