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 coachRitch Price (13th season)
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumHoglund Ballpark
2015 Big 12 Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 4 TCU ‍†‍‍y 18–5 .783  51–15 .773
No. 19 Oklahoma State ‍‍‍y 14–8 .636  38–20 .655
Oklahoma ‍‍‍ 13–11 .542  34–27 .557
Texas Tech ‍‍‍ 13–11 .542  31–24 .564
Texas ‍‍‡‍y 11–13 .458  30–27 .526
Kansas State ‍‍‍ 10–14 .417  27–30 .474
West Virginia ‍‍‍ 9–13 .409  27–27 .500
Baylor ‍‍‍ 9–15 .375  23–32 .418
Kansas ‍‍‍ 8–15 .348  23–32 .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 Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
2February 14at #4 LSUAlex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
3February 15at #4 LSUAlex Box Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
4February 19vs. WashingtonSloan Park • Mesa, AZ
5February 20vs. UtahSloan Park • Mesa, AZ
6February 21vs. Washington StateSurprise Stadium • Surprise, 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.

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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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