The college baseball season is right around the corner. Nick Mingione’s Kentucky program will be looking for a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid this spring. Expectations are higher than normal in Lexington. Why is that? There is some returning pitching to feel good about but there feels like more optimism than usual about what the offense could become. That creates excitement for the upcoming season at Kentucky Proud Park.
The Wildcats have proven production, legitimate star power, slugging potential, and a bunch of new pieces from the transfer portal. What could Mingione’s 2026 lineup look like this season?