KU pitcher Lanthier helps Jayhawks with early season depth
Lanthier posted a low .216 batting average against and stretched out to longer outings, teaming with Easley and Shaw to eat innings after Sunday starter Steitz’s injury. He shined on April 28 with 4 2/3 scoreless vs Texas Tech. Cain, Hartl, and Shaw followed in the MLB Draft, with Hartl and Shaw joining the Rangers and Dodgers respectively, marking KU’s productive draft run.
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Woodland Woodland Finds Break With Coach After Split
Gary Woodland reflects on reuniting with coach Randy Smith after personal and coaching rifts. The pair rebuilt trust during a Turks and Caicos trip with wife Gabby, leading to renewed focus and improved ball striking at The Renaissance Club. Woodland says Smith’s blunt guidance remains essential to his swing work and mental game.
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Jayhawks add nine transfers as infield depth grows
Kansas announces nine transfer additions this offseason including pitchers Brandon Downer Ian Francis and Tommy Barth plus outfield depth from Earth and Derek Cerda. Downer, a 13th round pick, may join KU as a starter with three DI seasons at Cal Baptist. Francis, a versatile catcher and corner infielder, posted strong junior numbers at Youngstown State. Barth, Earth, and Cerda provide outfield options, with Barth returning to form after a strong junior year and a late-season injury in 2023.
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