2015 Kansas Jayhawks baseball team
The 2015 Kansas Jayhawks baseball team represented the University of Kansas during the 2015 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Jayhawks play their home games at Hoglund Ballpark as a member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by head coach Ritch Price, in his 13th season at Kansas.
Previous Season
In 2014, the Jayhawks finished the season 3rd in the Big 12 with a record of 36–26, 15–9 in conference play. They qualified for the 2014 Big 12 Conference Baseball Tournament, and were eliminated in the first round. They qualified for the 2014 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament, and were placed in the Louisville Regional, with the host Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky, and Kent State. In their opening game, the Jayhawks defeated Kentucky, 10–6, but then fell to Louisville by a score of 3–6. In the loser's bracket, the Wildcats got revenge and defeated the Jayhawks, 8–6, to eliminate Kansas from the tournament.
Personnel
Roster
2015 Kansas Jayhawks roster[2] |
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Pitchers
- 10 - Jon Hander - Sophomore
- 12 - Ryan Ralston - Freshman
- 17 - Brandon Johnson - Freshman
- 19 - Casey Douglas - Freshman
- 21 - Sean Rackoski - Sophomore
- 22 - Ben Krauth - Junior
- 26 - Tyler Davis - Sophomore
- 27 - Colin Toalson - Senior
- 29 - Sam Gilbert - Junior
- 32 - Ryan Jackson - Freshman
- 37 - Tyler Condie - Junior
- 38 - Hayden Edwards - Junior
- 40 - Stephen Villines - Junior
- 42 - Drew Morovick - Senior
- 44 - Blake Weiman - Freshman
- 46 - Jeremy Kravetz - Sophomore
- 48 - Steve Goldstein - Junior
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Catchers
- 8 - TJ Martin - Freshman
- 11 - Tanner Gragg - Freshman
- 34 - Michael Tinsley - Sophomore
- 35 - John Remick - Sophomore
Infielders
- 4 - Owen Taylor - Freshman
- 5 - Matt McLaughlin - Freshman
- 15 - Tommy Mirabelli - Junior
- 20 - Justin Protacio - Senior
- 23 - Ryan Pidhaichuk - Junior
- 24 - Colby Wright - Junior
- 25 - Jacob Boylan - Junior
- 33 - Marcus Wheeler - Sophomore
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Outfielders
- 1 - Joven Afenir - Sophomore
- 3 - Dakota Smith - Senior
- 7 - Connor McKay - Senior
- 9 - Blair Beck - Senior
- 14 - Joe Moroney - Junior
- 30 - MJ Farthing - Sophomore
- 39 - Joe Luvisi - Senior
- 48 - Steve Goldstein - Junior
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Coaching Staff
Schedule
Legend |
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Bold | Kansas team member |
2015 Kansas Jayhawks Baseball Game Log |
Regular Season |
February |
# |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/Stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall Record |
B12 Record |
1 | February 13 | at #4 LSU | | Alex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA | | | | | | | |
2 | February 14 | at #4 LSU | | Alex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA | | | | | | | |
3 | February 15 | at #4 LSU | | Alex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA | | | | | | | |
4 | February 19 | vs. Washington | | Sloan Park • Mesa, AZ | | | | | | | |
5 | February 20 | vs. Utah | | Sloan Park • Mesa, AZ | | | | | | | |
6 | February 21 | vs. Washington State | | Surprise Stadium • Surprise, AZ | | | | | | | |
7 | February 22 | vs. Oregon State | | Surprise Stadium • Surprise, AZ | | | | | | | |
8 | February 26 | vs. Chicago State | | North Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL | | | | | | | |
9 | February 27 | vs. North Dakota State | | North Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL | | | | | | | |
10 | February 28 | vs. Northeastern | | North Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL | | | | | | | |
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March |
# |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/Stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall Record |
B12 Record |
11 | March 1 | vs. Boston College | | North Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL | | | | | | | |
12 | March 3 | at Grand Canyon | | Brazell Stadium • Phoenix, AZ | | | | | | | |
13 | March 4 | at Grand Canyon | | Brazell Stadium • Phoenix, AZ | | | | | | | |
14 | March 6 | Utah | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
15 | March 7 | Utah | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
16 | March 8 | Utah | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
17 | March 10 | Central Michigan | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
18 | March 13 | Michigan | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
19 | March 14 | Michigan | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
20 | March 15 | Michigan | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
21 | March 20 | Iowa | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
22 | March 21 | Iowa | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
23 | March 22 | Iowa | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
24 | March 24 | at Missouri State | | Hammons Field • Springfield, MO | | | | | | | |
25 | March 27 | at Texas Tech | | Rip Griffin Park • Lubbock, TX | | | | | | | |
26 | March 28 | at Texas Tech | | Rip Griffin Park • Lubbock, TX | | | | | | | |
27 | March 29 | at Texas Tech | | Rip Griffin Park • Lubbock, TX | | | | | | | |
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April |
# |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/Stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall Record |
B12 Record |
28 | April 1 | at Wichita State | | Eck Stadium • Wichita, KS | | | | | | | |
29 | April 2 | at Oklahoma | | L. Dale Mitchell Park • Norman, OK | | | | | | | |
30 | April 3 | at Oklahoma | | L. Dale Mitchell Park • Norman, OK | | | | | | | |
31 | April 4 | at Oklahoma | | L. Dale Mitchell Park • Norman, OK | | | | | | | |
32 | April 7 | New Mexico | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
33 | April 8 | New Mexico | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
34 | April 10 | Oklahoma State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
35 | April 11 | Oklahoma State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
36 | April 12 | Oklahoma State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
37 | April 15 | Missouri State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
38 | April 17 | Texas | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
39 | April 18 | Texas | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
40 | April 19 | Texas | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
41 | April 21 | Wichita State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
42 | April 24 | at West Virginia | | Monongalia County Ballpark • Granville, WV | | | | | | | |
43 | April 25 | at West Virginia | | Monongalia County Ballpark • Granville, WV | | | | | | | |
44 | April 26 | at West Virginia | | Monongalia County Ballpark • Granville, WV | | | | | | | |
45 | April 29 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
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May |
# |
Date |
Opponent |
Rank |
Site/Stadium |
Score |
Win |
Loss |
Save |
Attendance |
Overall Record |
B12 Record |
46 | May 1 | Baylor | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
47 | May 2 | Baylor | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
48 | May 3 | Baylor | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
49 | May 5 | at Northwestern | | Rocky Miller Park • Evanston, IL | | | | | | | |
50 | May 6 | at Northwestern | | Rocky Miller Park • Evanston, IL | | | | | | | |
51 | May 8 | at TCU | | Lupton Stadium • Fort Worth, TX | | | | | | | |
52 | May 9 | at TCU | | Lupton Stadium • Fort Worth, TX | | | | | | | |
53 | May 10 | at TCU | | Lupton Stadium • Fort Worth, TX | | | | | | | |
54 | May 15 | Kansas State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
55 | May 16 | Kansas State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
56 | May 17 | Kansas State | | Hoglund Ballpark • Lawrence, KS | | | | | | | |
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Post-Season |
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All rankings from Collegiate Baseball.
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College World Series appearances in italics |