Kansas State extends baseball coach Pete Hughes contract through 2031
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
BaseballKansas State University has officially extended baseball coach Pete Hughes' contract through the 2031 season, as announced on October 9. Hughes was entering the last year of his previous contract. Athletic director Gene Taylor expressed hope for the extension despite a challenging 2026 season, during which injuries significantly affected the team. Hughes has led the Wildcats to four consecutive seasons with 30 or more wins since 2019.
- •Hughes' previous contract was set to end after the 2027 season.
- •K-State experienced a 30-27 record in the 2026 season, missing NCAA Tournament.
- •Hughes has won over 880 career games as a collegiate head coach.
- •This is Hughes' second contract extension since joining Kansas State in 2019.
- •The Wildcats made NCAA Tournament appearances in 2024 and 2025.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State baseball coach Pete Hughes extended through 2031 season
"Kansas State has extended baseball coach Pete Hughes' contract. He was previously set to enter a contract season.
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