Derek Terry

@DerekSTerry

Subscribe to Bat Cats Central for UK baseball coverage https://www.batcatscentral.com @UKjamschool alum | Past: @247Sports, @Rivals | Husband to @abbyycadabraa

Lexington, Ky.

Joined July 2009

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · May 26

With a couple of transfers on the board, the 2025 Kentucky baseball roster tracker is now live. This is a good way to keep up with everything that happens with the roster this summer. batcatscentral.com/p/2025-kentuck…

DerekSTerry's tweet card. Bat Cats Central is a reader-supported publication.

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · 1 h

I hope this is a jinx, but looks like another Reds season that will effectively be over in late July.

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Kentucky added a commitment to its 2026 class today from Logan Sorrel. Righthanded pitcher from Parkview High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kentucky's 2026 class now has 10 players in it.

LLogan Sorrel@logan_sorrel · 4 h

All Glory to God! I am incredibly grateful for the support from my parents, friends, coaches, and trainers who have helped along my journey. Therefore, I would like to announce I will be continuing my athletic & academic career at the University of Kentucky!🔵⚪️ Go Wildcats!…

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · 9 h

According to the @BaseballAmerica database, UK LHP Ethan Walker signed with the Boston Red Sox for $150,000. He was a 12th round pick.

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Jon Hale@JonHale_HL · 23 h

NEW: There was a report today that UK men's basketball had received 45% of the revenue sharing split this year, but multiple sources have told me that number is not accurate. More about we know about UK's revenue sharing plan here. kentucky.com/sports/college…

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 22

An extended look at '26 RHP Sammy Swank (IN)... #PGNational @PG_OhioValley

PPG Showcases@PGShowcases · Jul 9

Sammy Swank ('26, IN) working 90-93 mph on the FB out of the gates. Mixed in a CB in the 78-79 mph w/ good 11-5 shape & depth. Also had a CH working 84-85 mph. Real long & loose AA. #Kentucky commit #PGNational @PG_OhioValley

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Newport Gulls@NewportGulls · Jul 21

Another strike out for Leighton Harris to end the inning at the 2025 NECBL All-Star Game!

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 21

Story on St. Bonaventure standout outfielder Jayce Tharnish choosing Kentucky. Potential top of the order hitter with great speed. Spent some time in the Cape Cod League this summer. batcatscentral.com/p/kentucky-add…

DerekSTerry's tweet card. Tharnish slashed .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers, along with 32 stolen bases in 2025.

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 21

St. Bonaventure outfielder Jayce Tharnish has announced his commitment to Kentucky. A big late add for the Wildcats as Tharnish slashed .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers, along with 32 stolen bases in 2025. Second team A-10 selection.

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Ian Smith@IanSmittyGA · Jul 21

This is just an outlandish swing. 2026 OF Kaden Powell with a certified missile on the outer half CH. 104 EV/396ft. 💣💣💣 An abundance of strength in the SEC middle linebacker frame at 6-foot-4, 240-pounds. @UKBaseball commit. @PrepBaseballTN @ShooterHunt #17uNat25

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 20

Expecting at least one more big update to this page.

DDerek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 17

In addition to the new mailbag, I updated the roster tracker page to better reflect the post-draft status of the roster. batcatscentral.com/p/2025-kentuck…

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 20

According to @BaseballAmerica, UK transfer commit Kaden Echeman (Northern Kentucky University) signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for $175,000. He was selected in the 12th round.

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 20

Kentucky added a commitment from Belmont RHP Will Pryor on Thursday night. He broke down his decision with Bat Cats Central. "...I want to go in and compete and earn something that’s going to help the team go as far as they can." batcatscentral.com/p/belmont-tran…

DerekSTerry's tweet card. Belmont transfer Will Pryor committed to the Wildcats on Thursday night.

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Kentucky Baseball@UKBaseball · Jul 19

Tommy Skelding (@TommySkelding) is on the Cape with @WarehamGatemen and tossed 2.0 hitless innings on Friday night (2.0 IP, BB). #SummerCats25

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Cincinnati Reds@Reds · Jul 19

THAT'LL DO IT... #ATOBTTR! FINAL: Reds 5, Mets 2! Celebrate at your neighborhood @Skyline_Chili!

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Shooter Hunt@ShooterHunt · Jul 19

‘26 RHP Grayson Willoughby (KY) FB: 94-96 CH: 84 SL: 83 Quick work to close out a hot day from the @UKBaseball recruit. Silky smooth, dynamic mover w/ premium Velo & loose arm. R-on-CH w/ diving life. Pounded the zone. Must follow type. 👍👍 || @PrepbaseballKY #MLBDraft

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Chattanooga Lookouts@ChattLookouts · Jul 18

On another level. Congrats to Héctor Rodríguez on his promotion up to Triple-A!

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 18

ICYMI: This week's mailbag looked at the 2026 team, any other possible portal additions (RHP Will Pryor committed last night) and a guess at next year's lineup and a few statistical leaders. batcatscentral.com/p/mailbag-answ…

DerekSTerry's tweet card. With the draft completed, we have a better idea of remaining needs and what the 2026 team could look like.

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Derek Terry@DerekSTerry · Jul 17

A new free mailbag is live. Thank you for those who asked questions. This is the first real look at the 2026 team at Bat Cats Central, so I'd recommend checking it out now that we have a good idea of the roster. batcatscentral.com/p/mailbag-answ…

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Will Pryor@Will_Pry · Jul 18

It just means more!🔵⚪️ #bbn #Committed

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