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Kansas Baseball Begins Big 12 Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Eyes NCAA Regional Hosting Spot

The Jayhawks face Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals, with postseason aspirations bolstered by a record-setting season and Coach of the Year honors for Dan Fitzgerald.

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Overview

  • Kansas enters the Big 12 tournament as the No. 2 seed with a 42-14 record, starting in the quarterfinals against No. 7 seed Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field.
  • The Jayhawks are on the NCAA regional hosting bubble, with one or two wins in the Big 12 tournament potentially securing them a top-16 seed.
  • Coach Dan Fitzgerald, named Big 12 Coach of the Year this week, supports the single-elimination format for its intensity and minimal impact on the team's RPI.
  • Kansas closed the regular season with a sweep of then-No. 19 West Virginia, setting program records for overall and conference wins.
  • Veteran pitching depth and a strong RPI position Kansas as a formidable postseason contender, with NCAA regional assignments to be announced Monday.