In the big leagues, only superstars like Aaron Judge can routinely crush the ball at speeds in excess of 115 mph. In college baseball these days, everybody’s doing it.

From Shane Bieber to Ozzie Smith, these nine former college baseball walk-ons made their mark on the game. ... Brett Gardner walked on at College of Charleston before hitting over .400 as a senior.

College baseball notebook: Surprising Hawkeyes ride strong hitting and pitching to top of Big Ten. By ERIC OLSON, AP Sports Writer April 21, 2025.

Jake Gautreau, recruiting coordinator/hitting coach, Mississippi State: Gautreau, 42, is one of the most respected assistant coaches in the country, both as a recruiter and as a hitting coach.