One of the biggest storylines of the offseason was the return of senior outfielder Ty Evans, who hit .316 with 13 home runs last season before his 2024 campaign was cut short due to injury. As a sophomore in 2023, Evans set a College World Series record with five home runs at the event while being named to the MCWS All-Tournament Team.
Evans’ senior season hasn’t gone as planned, for himself or the team. After battling yet another wrist injury earlier in the season, Evans scuffled at the plate, hitting .217 with no home runs through his first 69 at bats.