Now, the focus shifts to a critical offseason in which Thompson will have to hire a new pitching coach, rebuild a pitching staff and retain the current talent on the roster. Today, I’ll address Baylor’s biggest needs in the transfer portal, which opens Monday, June 3.

Baylor baseball outfielders Hunter Simmons (Sr.) and Gavin Brzozowski (RSo.) will miss the rest of the 2024 season with injuries, head coach Mitch Thompson announced on Sunday.

As Baylor baseball’s Opening Day matchup against Nebraska (Feb. 16) at Globe Life Field approaches, it's time to start breaking down the roster, plus the biggest storylines and questions heading into the 2024 season.

With newcomers starting to move onto campus and the transfer portal closing this week, I’ll give some brief updates on the roster, as well as some summer ball updates for the nine Bears who ended up playing.

Kolby Branch takes home "Slugger of the Week." While Mason Marriott wins "Ace of the Week."

Baylor Baseball (2-3) dropped the series opener to Duke (3-2) on Friday afternoon at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 20-1.

Baylor's pair of talented freshmen take home the offensive awards. While Hambleton Oliver and Andrew Petrowski shined out of the bullpen.