South Florida baseball celebrated a successful 2026 season with multiple postseason honors, highlighted by Jevin Relaford being named American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, a title last held by Eric Snow in 2023. Relaford also secured a spot on the All-Conference first team, achieving a .961 fielding percentage and batting .337 with 59 hits. Additionally, two other Bulls made the All-Conference second team, while three freshmen earned All-Freshman Team recognition for their impressive performances during the season.

By the Numbers
  • Relaford recorded a .961 fielding percentage and stole 31 bases—tying for sixth all-time in a single season.
  • Lance Trippel achieved a .989 fielding percentage and caught 13 batters attempting to steal.
State of Play
  • USF baseball concluded the season with 32 wins, their best record since 2018.
  • Head coach Mitch Hannahs, in his second year, led the Bulls to significant improvements in conference play with 16 victories.
What's Next

Looking ahead, South Florida baseball aims to build on this season's successes, particularly with the growth of key players like Relaford and the promising freshmen. Continued development under Coach Hannahs could enhance the team's competitive standing in future seasons.

Bottom Line

The recognition of standout performances from Bulls players underscores the program's resurgence and potential. Sustained focus on player development and capitalizing on this year's achievements could pave the way for USF baseball's continued success in forthcoming seasons.