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 played 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.

2015 Kansas Jayhawks baseball
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
2015 record23–32 (8–15 Big 12)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumHoglund Ballpark
2015 Big 12 Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 4 TCU y 185 .783  5115 .773
No. 19 Oklahoma State y 148 .636  3820 .655
Oklahoma  1311 .542  3427 .557
Texas Tech  1311 .542  3124 .564
Texas y 1113 .458  3027 .526
Kansas State  1014 .417  2730 .474
West Virginia  913 .409  2727 .500
Baylor  915 .375  2332 .418
Kansas  815 .348  2332 .418
Conference champion
Tournament champion
y Invited to the NCAA Tournament
Rankings from Collegiate Baseball [1]

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]
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

Coaching Staff

NamePositionSeasons at
Kansas
Alma Mater
Ritch PriceHead Coach13Willamette University (1978)
Gino DiMareAssistant Coach13Oklahoma State University (1996)
J. D. ArteagaAssistant Coach4University of Kansas (2007)

Schedule

Legend
 Kansas win
 Kansas loss
 Postponement
BoldKansas 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
1February 13at #4 LSUAlex Box StadiumBaton Rouge, LA
2February 14at #4 LSUAlex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
3February 15at #4 LSUAlex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
4February 19vs. WashingtonSloan ParkMesa, AZ
5February 20vs. UtahSloan Park • Mesa, AZ
6February 21vs. Washington StateSurprise StadiumSurprise, AZ
7February 22vs. Oregon StateSurprise Stadium • Surprise, AZ
8February 26vs. Chicago StateNorth Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL
9February 27vs. North Dakota StateNorth Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL
10February 28vs. NortheasternNorth Charlotte Regional Park • Port Charlotte, FL
Postseason

All rankings from Collegiate Baseball.

References

  1. "2020 Big 12 Baseball Record Book" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. pp. 4–8. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. "Official Baseball Roster". Kansas Jayhawks. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
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