Ritchie Ready to Build on Breakout Regional Performance — OSU's star outfielder enters junior season with MLB draft buzz

After batting .538 with five home runs in Athens Regional, Ritchie headlines Cowboys lineup as they chase Big 12 title

Daniel Allen

Feb 13, 2026 - 5 min read

Oklahoma State junior outfielder Kollin Ritchie (13) looks on during the Cowboys' game against North Dakota State Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater. Ritchie enters his junior campaign with heightened MLB draft expectations. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Ritchie Ready to Build on Breakout Regional Performance — OSU's star outfielder enters junior season with MLB draft buzz — Oklahoma State junior outfielder Kollin Ritchie (13) looks on during the Cowboys' game against North Dakota State Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater. Ritchie enters his junior campaign with heightened MLB draft expectations. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

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