2026 Panther Baseball Season Preview
February 15, 2026
As the new baseball season begins, Head Coach Shawn Hughes has the Panthers ready for the 2026 campaign. Led by returning outfielder Caden Channell, Coach Hughes anticipates an explosive batting lineup, citing the experience of the team. Coach also gave us plenty of newcomers expected to make an impact, pitchers Nathan Reed and Cooper Jones, as well as Donovan Mitchell,CF, Makai Derry, 3B, and Trace Simmons, C. The Panthers made it a point to get some help in the bullpen, something the team struggled with at times last season. The reinforced Panthers seem ready to make a deep run, and get some players to the next level.