Saturday, December 31, 2011

Kansas Baseball Inks Seven in Early Signing Period

The top high school baseball prospects in the state of Kansas and Arizona, and two other players with ties to the Major Leagues are among seven players who signed with Kansas during the fall signing period, the Jayhawks announced Thursday.

KU's signing class includes: first baseman Jacob Boylan (Lee's Summit, Mo.), right-handed pitcher Hayden Edwards (Shawnee Mission, Kan.), infielder Tommy Mirabelli (Rocky River, Ohio), catcher/first baseman Nick Sweatt (Mission Hills, Kan.), left-handed pitcher Tyler Watson (Georgetown, Texas), infielder Marcus Wheeler (Phoenix, Ariz.) and infielder Colby Wright (Castro Valley, Calif.).

"We were looking to build off last year's nationally-ranked recruiting class which had five players drafted that showed up to school," Kansas Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Ritchie Price said. "These seven players address specific needs with the departure of our eight seniors and should come in and make an immediate impact on our program."

Visit kuathletics.com for bios of all seven signees and video from Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Ritchie Price.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Throwback Thursday: Casey Lytle

Every Thursday kuathletics.com features a former Kansas student-athlete in the Throwback Thursday profile.  This weeks subject is former Kansas outfielder Casey Lytle.

Read the Casy Lytle Throwback Thursday Profile here.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Team Blue Uses Late Rally To Win Crimson & Blue World Series

Team Blue used four unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth and an epic three-run homer by senior Jake Marasco in the seventh to topple Team Crimson, 7-1, in the seventh and deciding game of the Crimson & Blue World Series last week at Hoglund Ballpark. The seven-game series wrapped up KU’s fall season, which began on Sept. 27.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Kansas Baseball Unveils 2012 Schedule

Kansas baseball, with 10th-year head coach Ritch Price, announced its 2012 schedule on Wednesday. The Jayhawks’ 56-game schedule includes 21 games at Hoglund Ballpark, including home contests with traditional rivals Wichita State (April 10), Kansas State (April 25) and Missouri (May 17-19).

The Jayhawks will play 25 contests against schools which advanced to the NCAA Tournament a season ago, including conference series with College World Series participants Texas and Texas A&M.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Former Kansas Pitcher Commissioned into Marine Corps

Former Kansas pitcher Thomas Marcin held a ceremony  for commission into the United States Marines Corps on Friday, Sept. 16 with several of his Jayhawk teammates and coaches in attendance at Hoglund Ballpark.
Marcin, who played at KU from 2007-10, graduated from KU last school year and attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, Va. He also completed his flight school and passed his physical prior the ceremony.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Kansas Freshman Smith Named MVP of Tournament

Kansas freshman outfielder Dakota Smith was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Connie Mack World Series this past weekend as his Midland Redskins won their third title at Rickets Field in Farmington, N.M.

Smith, a 5-foot-11 freshman from Leavenworth, Kan., collected a tournament-high 15 total bases, which included a pair of homers and eight RBIs. He also received the tournament’s Comcast “Big Stick” Award.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Kansas Senior Manship Named Northwoods League Postseason All-Star

Kansas senior catcher/first baseman Chris Manship has been named to the Northwoods League’s Postseason All-Star team, which was announced by the league office Monday.
Manship, a 6-foot-2 senior from Cave Creek, Ariz., batted .291 in the wood bat league in 65 games during the summer. His summer numbers included 23 doubles, four homers, 35 RBIs and 30 runs scored. Manship, who played the year with the Duluth Huskies, was selected to the league’s midseason all-star team.

He played in 37 games with the Jayhawks in 2011, batting .250 with five doubles, two homers and 13 RBIs. He saw most of his action as the team’s designated hitter and also made two starts at first base.

Manship was one of 32 players named to the Northwoods League’s Postseason All-Star team. The league is one of the biggest collegiate summer leagues in the country, with 16 squads in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Manship and Duluth completed their summer season with a record of 30-37.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Jayhawks in the Pros


Former Kansas outfielder Brian Heere
batted .347 during the month of July
with the Lake County Captains.

Throughout the course of the 2011 season, kuathletics.com will update the progress of the 15 former Jayhawks who are currently playing within the ranks of professional baseball.

"I'm really proud of the success our players are having in professional baseball," Kansas Head Coach Ritch Price said. "I think it's a testament to my assistant coaches for preparing guys to play at the next level and also to the Big 12 Conference. Our great league gives  players a taste of what they'll see every day in the minor leagues." 

Major Leagues
Tom GorzelannyFormer Kansas pitcher Tom Gorzelanny is in his seventh major league season and his first with the Washington Nationals. The 6-foot-2 lefty, who played at KU in 2002, is 2-6 this year with a 4.57 ERA in 15 starts. In his seven big league seasons, Gorzelanny has posted a 38-43 record and made 110 starts. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft.


Thursday, July 28, 2011

Jayhawks in the Pros


Former Kansas pitcher Shaeffer Hall
has won his last three starts
 for the Trenton Thunder,
a Double-A affiliate
of the New York Yankees

Major Leagues
Tom GorzelannyFormer Kansas pitcher Tom Gorzelanny is in his seventh major league season and his first with the Washington Nationals. The 6-foot-2 lefty, who played at KU in 2002, is 2-6 with a 4.46 ERA in 15 starts this season. He has tallied 75 strikeouts in 82 2/3 innings. In his seven-plus big league seasons, Gorzelanny has posted a 38-43 record and made 110 starts. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft.

Class AAA
Mike ZagurskiLeft-handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, who pitched at KU from 2004-05, has had two stints this year with the Philadelphia Phillies, but has spent a majority of the season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. This year in the minors, Zagurski has a 2-0 record with a 2.45 ERA and 10 saves in 36 2/3 innings. He has tallied 49 strikeouts in 33 relief appearances and has held opponents to a .240 batting average. He was originally selected by the Phillies in the 12th round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft.


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Jayhawks Add Top Hawaiian Prospect to 2012 Signing Class

University of Kansas head coach Ritch Price announced Wednesday that Punahou High School outfielder Michael Suiter has accepted a scholarship offer and will play for the Jayhawks starting in the 2011-12 season. Suiter had originally committed to Santa Clara, but was let out of his scholarship offer when Broncos’ head coach Mark O’Brien resigned at the end of the 2011 season.

“We are thrilled that Michael Suiter is joining our baseball program,” Price said. “He is a talented player who will make an immediate impact on our club.”

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Chris Manship Having a Stand-out Summer

Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Chris Manship came to the Duluth Huskies from the University of Kansas, but said it didn't take long to get comfortable in the Northland.
"I'm having a great time, loving it, loving the city, and loving the people," Manship said. "It's just been a great experience overall."

Read the rest of this article and view a video interview with Chris Manship at northlandsnewscenter.com.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Jayhawks in Summer Leagues Update #2

Throughout the summer, kuathletics.com will check in with the current Jayhawks, who are participating in summer baseball leagues throughout the country. Many of these leagues began in June and will play through the middle of August.

Jason BrunanskyJunior outfielder Jason Brunansky is playing with the San Diego Waves of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association. Brunansky has played in 15 games for the Waves this summer and is batting .289 with five doubles and five stolen bases. The Kansas junior also has a .385 on-base percentage and has just two strikeouts in 45 at bats.
Sophomore catcher Alex DeLeon is playing with the Palm Springs Power baseball team this summer. DeLeon has played in 22 games, making 16 starts behind the plate and batting .294 with nine doubles and 11 RBIs. The Kansas catcher has scored 13 runs and has reached base at a .395 clip.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Former Jayhawk Pitcher Hall Makes Triple-A Debut

Former Kansas pitcher Shaeffer Hall was promoted to Triple-A in the New York Yankees’ organization and made his first start for the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees Monday night against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at PNC Field.

Hall, who was drafted in the 25th round by the Yankees in 2009, went 6 1/3 innings and allowed two runs on five hits with no walks and three strikeouts to earn his first win at the Triple-A level. The Yankees defeated the IronPigs, 5-3.

The Lee’s Summit, Mo., native was called up from the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate, Trenton, where he was 6-4 with a 3.97 ERA in 14 starts. Hall had recorded 60 strikeouts in 90 2/3 innings and allowed just 19 walks.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Former Kansas Standout Ritchie Price Named Assistant Coach

Former South Dakota State head coach – and Jayhawk standout – Ritchie Price has been named an assistant coach for the Jayhawk baseball program. Price will work with the team’s offense, infielders, handle recruiting duties and also be the team’s third base coach.

Price has spent the last three seasons as the head coach at South Dakota State University. In his time at SDSU, Price has led the Jackrabbits to a 102-71 career record, with signature wins over Arkansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Creighton. He helped SDSU appear in the Summit League Championship game for a third consecutive year in 2011, falling to eventual NCAA Tournament participant Oral Roberts this season.


Thursday, June 23, 2011

Jayhawks in Summer Leagues Update #1

Throughout the summer, kuathletics.com will check in with the current Jayhawks, who are participating in summer baseball leagues throughout the country. Many of these leagues began in June and will play through the middle of August.

Jason Brunansky
Junior outfielder Jason Brunansky is playing with the San Diego Waves of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association this summer. Brunansky has played in nine games thus far and is batting .250 with four doubles and a .357 on-base percentage. He has collected six hits in 24 at bats and has a team-best seven runs scored.
Sophomore catcher Alex DeLeon is playing with the Palm Springs Power Baseball team this summer. DeLeon has played eleven games this summer and is batting .316 with 12 hits, six doubles, and seven runs scored.


Monday, June 20, 2011

Former Jayhawk Murray Signs with Philadelphia Phillies' Organization

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday that they have come to terms with former Kansas pitcher Colton Murray on a minor league contract after selecting the junior right-hander in the 13th round of this season’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Murray has been assigned to the Phillies’ Short-Season Class A affiliate – the Williamsport (Pa.) Crosscutters.

Williamsport opened its season in the New York-Penn League this past weekend and will play a three-game series against Jamestown beginning this evening.

“Our entire coaching staff is thrilled that Colton gets the opportunity to chase his dream of playing professional baseball,” Kansas head coach Ritch Price said. “We’ve had success in the past with other former players in the Phillies’ organization. Colton is a young man who has the talent to play this game for a long time.”

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Jayhawk Scrapbook

Here are the final three Jayhawk Scrapbook videoboard features that played at Hoglund Ballpark this spring.  Enjoy!

Jayhawk Scrapbook from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

Jayhawk Scrapbook from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.

Jayhawk Scrapbook from Kansas Jayhawks on Vimeo.


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

KU Pitcher Walz Inks Contract with Oakland A's Organization

The Oakland Athletics announced Tuesday that they have signed former Kansas pitcher T.J. Walz to a minor league contract after selecting the Jayhawk right-hander in the 15th round of last week’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Walz has been assigned to the team’s Class A Short-Season affiliate – the Vermont Lake Monsters.

Vermont Lake opens its New York-Penn League season on Monday, June 20 against the Lowell Spinners – a Boston Red Sox affiliate.

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Kansas Student Intern to Work in Northwoods League



KU media relations student intern Kyle West this summer will serve as the play-by-play voice of the Willmar (Minn.) Stingers in the Northwoods League.  The games will air on KSCR 93.5 FM in Benson, Minn.

Fans can also see and hear the games on the Stingers website, WillmarStingers.com.
Two Jayhawks will play for the Stingers this summer – sophomore pitcher Thomas Taylor and freshman outfielder Jordan Brown.

The Northwoods League is the largest summer collegiate league in the country. More than 160 players from the Northwoods League were drafted into professional baseball in 2010.

West is a junior from Ellsworth, Kan., majoring in business finance.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Four Jayhawks Earn All-Big 12 Honors

Four Kansas baseball players earned All-Big 12 Conference honors, the league office  announced Tuesday. Senior outfielder Jimmy Waters was named to the second team, while freshman second baseman Ka’iana Eldredge was selected to the freshman all-conference squad. Senior outfielder Casey Lytle and pitcher T.J. Walz garnered honorable mention.

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Walk-on to Record Books

In Friday night's 14-4 victory over Alabama A&M senior pitcher T.J. Walz became the first Jayhawk, and only 10th Big 12 pitcher, to record 300 career strikeouts.  He also tied former KU great Jim Phillips (1980-83) for first place in total wins with 26. 


Consider the fact that Walz entered the KU baseball program as a walk-on, and his coaches give good reason for his feats being so impressive.


"I have been fortunate enough in my career to coach a lot of outstanding pitchers," said KU head coach Ritch Price.  "Certainly, since I have been at Kansas, T.J. has been one of the top guys that we have had."



“He has done everything we have asked him to do and he is one of the best workers he have had here," Jayhawk pitching coach Ryan Graves said. “He deserves all the accolades he is going to get."

Read the complete story on kuathletics.com.


Friday, May 13, 2011

Kansas Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jimmy Waters

Kansas left fielder Jimmy Waters is the subject of today's Student-Athlete Spotlight on Big12Sports.com.


Highs and Lows

Whenever we play Wichita State, it’s an important game to play well and win. This game means a lot to the players. We have guys on the team like Jordan Jakubov and Jake Marasco, who grew up minutes from the WSU campus, that want nothing less than a win against the Shockers. This game is also big for bragging rights. A lot of us have played summer baseball with the Wichita State players over the years and a lot of talk each year leads up to these games.

So to say the least, last week’s sweep over in-state rival Wichita State was special for us, especially after a very disappointing weekend at Texas Tech.  Last season, WSU handed us a beating at their place, and I think it’s safe to say we returned the favor this season.

The two games against the Shockers may have been two of our best overall games all season. Our pitching was great and kept the WSU hitters off-balance in both games. Our defense was terrific, including big-time plays like Casey Lytle’s diving catch to save possibly three runs and Brandon Macias making a Jeter like play on a groundball hit deep in the 6 hole to end the game. The bats were red hot and really worked the WSU pitching staff including a season-high in hits for the team on Wednesday. Everyone on the team contributed in some way in those two wins and it was a very good midweek series for us.

Jimmy Waters at Wichita State.
If you have never heard that baseball is a humbling game… well here is an example. After dismantling WSU, we were confident heading into Oklahoma for a huge Big 12 Conference matchup. Oklahoma had our number last season and this was a chance to return the favor on their home field. We started off the first game by taking a 1-0 lead after I hit a home run in the first inning. Things seemed like we were going to keep rolling like we had done against WSU, but that was not the case.

We played poorly all game and made many mistakes and, to Oklahoma’s credit, they exposed those mistakes and took advantage of them.  The second game was very similar to game one which made the finale very important. After battling back-and-forth on Sunday we found ourselves down by 3 runs in the ninth. Chris Manship led off the inning with his first career home run. Two batters later, Macias hit a two-run homer to tie the game. This was very similar to the Sunday game against Texas Tech when freshman Tucker Tharp hit a three-run home run in the ninth to take the lead. We headed into the bottom of the ninth hoping to get to extra innings, but in the end the baseball gods could not reward us for our effort and we lost off a walk-off grand slam.

Baseball is a funny game. Right when you think you have turned the corner and things are going good, you get humbled in heart-breaking fashion. The only thing you can do is let that burn inside and use it has a motivator to keep working hard and getting better.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Jayhawks in the Pros


Former Jayhawk Shaeffer Hall
is 2-2 with a 2.87 ERA for the
Trenton Thunder this season.
Photo courtesy of the
Trenton Thunder

Major Leagues

Tom Gorzelanny
Former Kansas pitcher Tom Gorzelanny is in his seventh major league season and his first with the Washington Nationals. The 6-foot-2 lefty, who played at KU in 2002, is 2-2 with the Nationals this season after picking up a win on Saturday evening. Gorzelanny has posted a 2.87 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 37 1/3 innings this season. In his seven big league seasons, Gorzelanny has posted a 38-39 record and made 101 starts. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft.

Class AAA

Mike Zagurski
Left-handed pitcher Mike Zagurski, who pitched at KU from 2004-05, was called up to the Philadelphia Phillies roster in mid-April and made two appearances with the team. In those two games, Zagurski allowed two hits while striking out two batters in 1 1/3 innings. Zagurski is still on the Phillies 40-man roster but is now pitching for their Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. This year in the minors, Zagurski has a 1-0 record with a 1.08 ERA and four saves in 8 1/3 innings. He was originally selected by the Phillies in the 12th round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Future Jayhawks Q&A: Nate Arnold

In November, Kansas head baseball coach Ritch Price announced his 2011-2012 signing class with the Jayhawks.

Throughout the season we will conducts Q&A’s with the future Jayhawks, who have signed the National Letter of Intent with KU during the November signing period.

Our Seventh Q&A is with Nate Arnold from Pittsburg, Kansas.

Arnold, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound catcher/right-handed pitcher from St. Mary's-Colgan High School in Pittsburg, Kan., is the fourth-ranked high school player out of the state of Kansas according to Perfect Game USA. Arnold hit .490 last season with 11 doubles, eight home runs and 47 RBIs. On the mound, he posted a 5-0 record with 34 strikeouts and a 0.97 ERA. He is a two-time all-league and all-state selection and was honorable mention all-state as a freshman.

Following the recruiting process, why did you decide to sign with the Jayhawks?

I really liked the coaches, the atmosphere, and my future teammates. KU has always been the place I’ve wanted to go, ever since hearing about it from my family members who have attended this school.

Did you make a visit to Lawrence, and what was your most memorable moment or place you remember from your trip?

I’ve made many visits to Lawrence, whether to see a sports event or just to be in the environment and I would say spending time off the field with the players was some of the most exciting times of my life.

What would you like to major in at Kansas?

I would like to major in Sports Management.


Who has been the greatest influence in your life?

The greatest influence on my life would obviously be my parents but if I had to choose someone outside of my family it would be Mike Macfarlane who has been my traveling team coach for the past four or five years.


What is one thing Jayhawk fans would be surprised to know about you?

I pitched in the State Championship game when I was only a freshman, and my School has won seven state titles in a row.

What is your most memorable sports moment you have been involved in?

Winning the homerun derby at the World Series, when I was a year younger than all my opponents.


Favorite Major League Baseball team and player?

The Royals.

What do you bring personally to the Jayhawk program?

A past history of success and the determination to carry that on to field next year.

Do you have any superstitions when playing the game?

No, I believe that you can decide your own fate and no belief can make you do something you don’t want to do.

Besides sports what are your hobbies?

I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to sports events, and giving little kids baseball lessons.

What do you look to get out of your Jayhawk experience?

I’m looking for a degree, a Big 12 championship, and a chance to go to the college world series.

What teams are playing for this spring and summer?

I’m playing for St. Mary’s Colgan High School and the Mac-n-Seitz organization during the summer

If you were not playing baseball what would you be doing?

 I would be spending time with friends and family, and working out.

If you had to be something other than a baseball player what would it be?

I would want to be a coach.

What is your favorite thing about Kansas Baseball?

My favorite things about Kansas baseball are: The players, the coaching staff, and the atmosphere in general.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Don Czyz to be inducted into Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame

All-American Don Czyz will be inducted into the Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame during K Club and Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2011.

Full Article on kuathletics.com

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

"Vicious" Victor Ortiz at Hoglund Ballpark

Garden City native and current WBC welterweight world champion Victor Ortiz brought his title belt to Hoglund Ballpark Tuesday night when the Jayhawks hosted in-state foe Wichita State. KU went on to win the game, 7-4. The two teams will meet again this evening in Wichita, with first pitch slated for 6:30 p.m. at Eck Stadium.

Born and raised in Garden City, Ortiz is a life-long Jayhawk fan that began boxing at the age of seven. It is currently rumored that Floyd Mayweather is looking to get in the ring with either Ortiz or Miguel Cotto within the next year for his tune-up bout.











Ortiz definitely enjoyed his night at the ballpark in Lawrence on Tuesday, as he indicated on his Twitter page:




You can follow Ortiz on Twitter at:  VICIOUSortiz (twitter.com/viciousortiz)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Future Jayhawk Q&A

 
In November, Kansas head baseball coach Ritch Price announced his 2011-2012 signing class with the Jayhawks.

Throughout the season we will conducts Q&A’s with the future Jayhawks, who have signed the National Letter of Intent with KU during the November signing period.

Our Sixth Q&A is with Cody Kukuk from Lawrence, Kansas.

Kukuk, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound left-handed pitcher from Free State High School, is ranked as the No. 3 high school player in Kansas by Perfect Game USA. He was last year's Class 6A Kansas State Player of the Year, as well as the Sunflower League's Player of the Year. He was also the Kansas Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.


Kukuk threw a no-hitter against Shawnee Mission East on April 19th.


  • Following the recruiting process, why did you decide to sign with the Jayhawks?

I have grown up around this area always being a Jayhawk fan. I have played at Hoaglund since my Freshman year at Free State and became familiar with the coaches. It seemed like a good fit for me.

  • Did you make a visit to Lawrence, and what was your most memorable moment or place you remember from your trip?

I live in Lawrence so it wasn’t new but I would say my favorite part was getting to know the players.

  • What would you like to major in at Kansas?

Undecided

  • Who has been the greatest influence in your life?

My Parents

  • What is one thing Jayhawk fans would be surprised to know about you?

I was home schooled until 5th grade

  • What is your most memorable sports moment you have been involved in?

Representing the Midwest at the Area Code Games and being Area Code Champions

  • Favorite Major League Baseball team and player? Why?

Team- Texas Rangers
Player- Cliff Lee because he is a dominant left handed pitcher and fun to watch.

  • What do you bring personally to the Jayhawk program?

I will give 100% all the time, be a good teammate and
do whatever to win

  • Do you have any superstitions when playing the game?

I sleep with my bat before games

  • Besides sports what are your hobbies?

Fishing and hunting.

  • What do you look to get out of your Jayhawk experience?

I want to become a better player and help the Jayhawks become successful.

  • What teams are playing for this spring and summer?

Will be playing for Free State High School in the spring and then be playing for Brett Lisher team in the summer.

  • If you were not playing baseball what would you be doing?

Go to college just as a student.

  • If you had to be something other than a baseball player what would it be?

Be a professional fisherman.

  • What is your favorite thing about Kansas Baseball?

Coaches are great and nice facilities.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Live Blog: Kansas vs. Creighton at TD Ameritrade Park

Welcome our live blog coverage of Kansas vs. Creighton on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 PM.  The blog will go live a few minutes before Tuesdays's first pitch between Kansas and Creighton at TD Ameritrade Park.  We hope you will enjoy and participate in this blog.  Here are just a few ground rules:
 
Please use your real name, first names only are okay. No screen names, handles or guest/anonymous posting allowed. Please feel free to include your home town with your name as well. 
 
This is a moderated chat so not all comments will make it through -- if more than one person asks a similar question or post, we'll pick one. Since this is just like a digital fan section, we'd ask you to keep it family friendly with the comments with good sportsmanship.  We reserve the right to edit comments for language before posting.
 
Finally, all are welcome -- including our opponent fans. We appreciate the perspective you can bring to the game.



Saturday, April 23, 2011

Autographs in the Dugout

After defeating #4 Texas 4 - 2 on Saturday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark the Jayhawks took a few minutes to sign autographs for several young fans. 











Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Promotions Update: Texas

Kansas Baseball will host the Texas Longhorns April 21 - 23 at Hoglund Ballpark.  The Jayhawks are fourth in Big 12 Conference standings while Texas comes into the series in the conference's top spot. 

Here's a look at upcoming  promotion's for this weekend's games.





Thursday, April 21 @ 6:00 PM

Buy One Get One Free: Purchase one admission and receive one free of charge.

Negro Leagues Museum Display: First Base Concourse (weather permitting)

Friday, April 22 @ 6:00 PM

Jayhawk Seat Cushion Giveaway for the first 500 fans.

Bring Your "A" Grade: Free admission for students who show a grade of A on any school assignment, test or report card.

Negro Leagues Museum Display: First Base Concourse (weather permitting)
Saturday, April 23 @ 1:00 PM

Millard Management Day: First 500 kids ages 13 and younger receive a free baseball hat courtesy of Millard Management.

Family Fun and Food Day: 4 Tickets, 4 Popcorns and 4 Drinks for just $40.

Youth Baseball Day: $3 Admission for all kids wearing a youth baseball jersey.

First 100 kids receive a free set of Kansas Baseball Trading Cards

Kids can take the field with the Jayhawks for the National Anthem and after the game can run the bases and get autographs in the dugout.

Negro Leagues Museum Display: First Base Concourse (weather permitting)