Murray State University Athletics
Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
Racer Baseball Mentioned in Collegiate Baseball News Top 50
1/6/2022 11:22:00 AM | Baseball
Murray State is One of Just Two OVC Schools Receiving Votes
Murray State baseball has received votes for the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Preseason Fabulous 50 poll presented by Big League Chew. The Racers are just one of two Ohio Valley Conference teams mentioned in the poll along with Southeast Missouri.
Â
"We know that with preseason polls, you have to take them for what they're worth. But to be mentioned in this poll by such a reputable outlet like Collegiate Baseball News shows we are doing things the right way as a program and that we are bringing in quality talent," coach Dan Skirka said. "We are fired up for the 2022 season and to continue our pursuit of championships."
Â
Redshirt senior Bryson Bloomer and graduate student Jake Slunder are two top of the lineup bats returning to the Racers following a 33-25 campaign last season. Bloomer hit .297 with 10 home runs last season with Slunder batting .292 and eight home runs of his own.
Â
Redshirt sophomore Jacob Pennington will be a key returning arm for the Murray State staff after posting a 5-2 record with a 3.38 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 2021.
Â
2022 opponents that are included in the poll are Ole Miss coming in at number 19, Alabama coming in at 40th, and Kentucky also receiving votes.
Â
The Racers will begin the 2022 season on February 18 against Butler at Johnny Reagan Field.
Â
Full Collegiate Baseball poll can be found here: 2022 Collegiate Baseball News Preseason Top 50
Â
"We know that with preseason polls, you have to take them for what they're worth. But to be mentioned in this poll by such a reputable outlet like Collegiate Baseball News shows we are doing things the right way as a program and that we are bringing in quality talent," coach Dan Skirka said. "We are fired up for the 2022 season and to continue our pursuit of championships."
Â
Redshirt senior Bryson Bloomer and graduate student Jake Slunder are two top of the lineup bats returning to the Racers following a 33-25 campaign last season. Bloomer hit .297 with 10 home runs last season with Slunder batting .292 and eight home runs of his own.
Â
Redshirt sophomore Jacob Pennington will be a key returning arm for the Murray State staff after posting a 5-2 record with a 3.38 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 2021.
Â
2022 opponents that are included in the poll are Ole Miss coming in at number 19, Alabama coming in at 40th, and Kentucky also receiving votes.
Â
The Racers will begin the 2022 season on February 18 against Butler at Johnny Reagan Field.
Â
Full Collegiate Baseball poll can be found here: 2022 Collegiate Baseball News Preseason Top 50
Players Mentioned
Evansville VS Murray State | Women's Basketball Game Highlights
Saturday, February 28
Head Coach Rechelle Turner | Racer Basketball | 2/26/26 Post Game Press Conference
Friday, February 27
Thomas & Pena | Racer Basketball | 2/26/26 Post Game Press Conference
Friday, February 27
Indiana State VS Murray State | Women's Basketball Game Highlights
Friday, February 27
