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K-State's Dee Kennedy Earns Post-Season Award After Historic Junior Campaign
- Kennedy was named NCBWA District 6 Co-Player of the Year, sharing the honor with Tyson LeBlanc.
- Kennedy hit 20 home runs and 69 RBIs while batting .357 in 2026 for Kansas State.
- Kennedy reached the 20/20 club, marking him as one of the few Big 12 players to do so this season.
- Kennedy is in consideration for major awards including the Golden Spikes, Dick Howser Trophy and Brooks Wallace Award.
- Kennedy earned First-team All-Big 12 honors and appeared on the midseason All-America First-team.
- Kennedy's strong season followed a solid debut at Kansas State after transferring from Texas.
- Kennedy's season featured a LASIK procedure last off-season that aided his performance.
- Kennedy began his college career at Texas before transferring to Kansas State for his junior year.
- Kennedy could decide whether to return for a senior year or pursue MLB opportunities.
- Kennedy was a standout in early-season games, contributing to strong team momentum.
- Kennedy's defensive versatility was highlighted by moving from second base at Texas to shortstop at K-State.
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