A new leadoff man Rob Vaughn joked at spring media day about a proposition from one of his veteran players. Fifth-year outfielder Chris Alleyne - last season’s leadoff hitter - suggested they give sophomore catcher Luke Shliger a look in the first spot in the batting order. Alleyne told Vaughn he liked the idea of … Continue reading Three takeaways from Maryland’s opening series sweep

Head coach Rob Vaughn was in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for Father’s Day visiting his parents with his son last summer. The weekend trip, which took place just weeks after Maryland’s season ended in early June, had been in the plans for four months and was during a recruiting dead period.  Roughly 10 miles northwest … Continue reading ‘He’s going to take my job one day’: How assistants Morrison, Papio’s careers led to new roles at Maryland

The New York Yankees selected Maryland shortstop Ben Cowles in the 10th round (303rd overall) of the MLB Draft on Monday. The rising senior was the second Terrapin taken in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Newark, New York product starred both on the mound and at the plate in high school, but was recruited by … Continue reading New York Yankees draft Ben Cowles in 10th round

The Chicago White Sox selected Maryland right-hander Sean Burke in the third round (94th overall) of the MLB Draft on Monday. The rising junior was the first Terrapin taken in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Sutton, Mass. native went undrafted out of St. John’s High School in 2018 and chose Maryland over various Power Five … Continue reading Chicago White Sox draft Sean Burke in third round

Maryland senior shortstop AJ Lee has been named Big Ten Player of the Week after a dominant four games. It is Lee's first weekly conference honor of the season. In one game against James Madison and three games against Iowa this week, Lee hit .588 (10-for-17) with three home runs, two doubles and six RBI. … Continue reading AJ Lee earns Big Ten Player of the Week honors