Brendan McKay, Louisville two-way superstar and the newest member of the Tampa Bay Rays, was named a finalist for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award this afternoon. He joins Mississippi State’s Brent Rooker, North Carolina’s J.B. Bukauskas and Virginia’s Adam Haseley as the four finalists for the award. The Golden Spikes Award is awarded to the…
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With the 752nd pick of the 25th Round in the MLB Draft, UofL pitcher Riley Thompson was drafted by the New York Yankees. In 13 appearances, Thompson has posted a record of 1-0 with a 4.30 ERA in 14.2 innings pitched. He has also recorded 23 strikeouts while only allowing 8 walks. 25 (752): @Yankees…
With the 383rd pick of the 13th Round in the MLB Draft, UofL catcher Colby Fitch has been drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. In 60 games played, Fitch is batting .256/.371/.467 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs. His 11 home runs are good for third on the team, trailing Brendan McKay and Drew Ellis’…
While waiting for the Brendan McKay’s name to be called at the MLB Draft, the Cardinal Nine learned when they will be playing their first game in Omaha. The Cards will play in the 2pm (ET) game on Sunday, June 18th, with the TCU vs Wake Forest/Florida game immediately after. ⚾️ #CWS SCHEDULE ⚾️Sunday, June…
For the third consecutive year, LHP/1B Brendan McKay has won the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year award. As the name suggests, it is awarded to the top player who excels both at the plate and on the mound. According to our friend Kelly Dickey, McKay has won 37.5% of all the Olerud Player…
With the 477th pick of the 16th round in the MLB Draft, UofL center fielder Logan Taylor was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. In 58 games played, Taylor is batting .279/.399/.358 with no home runs and 40 RBIs. Known for his ability to get on base and swipe some extra bases, Taylor’s on base…
With the 177th pick of the sixth round in the MLB Draft, UofL starting pitcher Kade McClure has been drafted by the Chicago White Sox. He joins Lincoln Henzman, who was drafted 60 picks prior to him by the White Sox. In 17 starts, McClure has posted a record of 8-3 with a 3.43 ERA…
With the 117th pick of the fourth round in the MLB Draft, UofL closing pitcher Lincoln Henzman has been drafted by the Chicago White Sox. In 25 appearances on the mound, Henzman has recorded 16 saves and a 3-0 record. With 35.2 innings pitched, he has logged a 1.77 ERA with 36 strikeouts while only…
With the 174th pick of the sixth round in the MLB Draft, UofL shortstop Devin Hairston was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers. In 62 games played, Hairston is batting .306/.354/.423 with 3 home runs and 51 RBIs. Known for his defense, Hairston also won the inaugural ACC Defensive Player of the Year, posting a fielding…
With the 44th pick of the second round in the MLB Draft, UofL third baseman Drew Ellis was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Louisville's Drew Ellis (@drewellis10) hears his named called with family and teammates by his side. #L1C4 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/aGyp8JCrHO — Louisville Baseball (@LouisvilleBSB) June 13, 2017 In 62 games played, Ellis is batting…
After being passed up by the Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres, the Tampa Bay Rays drafted UofL starting pitcher/first baseman/designated hitter Brendan McKay with the 4th overall pick in the MLB Draft. In the Omaha Room with Brendan McKay (@Brendan_mckay38)! #L1C4 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/WSzZcB8Po1 — Louisville Baseball (@LouisvilleBSB) June 12, 2017 McKay is…
After winning their Super Regional on Saturday, Dan McDonnell had infielder Drew Ellis read the Lion Chaser’s Manifesto to the media audience. The excerpt, pulled from Mark Batterson’s book Chasing the Lion, is the anthem that U of L baseball has lived by this season. The motto “Run Towards the Roar” is printed on the back…
Going to your fourth College World Series in school history, and your 3rd in 5 years, calls for some proper celebration. Watch below the immediate reaction of the Cardinal Nine after the sweep of archrival Kentucky en route to Omaha. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uUqndO7Aqvs
Logan Taylor, Brendan McKay, Drew Ellis and coach Dan McDonnell speak to the media following their Super Regional victory against Kentucky. Logan Taylor (2-4, RBI) talks about prior experience in Omaha during his freshman year, Brendan McKay (6.2 IP, 8H, 2ER, 9K) talks about his Louisville career as well as the upcoming MLB Draft, and…
With a record crowd for the second straight day in a row and a trip to the College World Series on the line, the Cardinal Nine handled the pressure with ease and defeated archrival Kentucky for the Super Regional sweep, 6-2 and punched their ticket to Omaha. After finally breaking out of his postseason slump…
Two-way super star Brendan McKay continues to rack up the accolades after having a brilliant season. This morning Baseball America, one of the nation’s most trusted and respected baseball publications on all levels, named the UofL pitcher/first baseman their College Player of the Year. Through all 60 of Louisville’s regular season and postseason games, McKay…
NCAA BASEBALL LOUISVILLE SUPER REGIONAL SCHEDULE: KENTUCKY AT LOUISVILLE Game 1: Friday, June 9 – Noon (ESPN2) Game 2: Saturday, June 10 – Noon (ESPN) Game 3: Sunday, June 11 – Noon (ESPN or ESPN2) ** if necessary** LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tickets for the University of Louisville’s 2017 NCAA Super Regional at Jim Patterson Stadium against Kentucky are…
Following the disappointing end to the regular season and ACC Baseball Tournament, the Louisville Cardinals opened up their 2017 postseason back on track with a win against the Big South champion Radford Highlanders, defeating them 11-6. Breaking the normal pitching rotation, head coach Dan McDonnell opted to go down to his two-spot in the rotation, and put…
Two-way superstar Brendan McKay has been named Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s national Player of the Year for 2017, as well as being named an All-American by the same publication. In addition to McKay, infielder Drew Ellis and closing pitcher Lincoln Henzman were also named All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball Magazine. Congrats to Brendan McKay on his National…
Following today’s practice, the baseball Cards talk about their upcoming regional against Radford, Xavier and Oklahoma.