Matt Ponatoski considers MLB Draft before joining Kentucky football
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Matt Ponatoski is weighing his options between attending the University of Kentucky for football and pursuing a professional baseball career. Currently focused on his high school team, Moeller, Ponatoski is set to play in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I State Semifinals on Thursday. Although he signed with Kentucky to play both sports, he expressed a strong desire to enter the MLB Draft, which is scheduled for July 11. His decision is crucial in light of Kentucky's recruitment of multiple quarterbacks for the upcoming season.
- •Ponatoski signed with Kentucky for football and baseball in July 2025.
- •He aims for a career in professional baseball over college football.
- •Moeller faces Perrysburg in state semifinals this Thursday.
- •MLB Draft takes place on July 11, influencing his decision.
- •Kentucky has a crowded quarterback lineup with several signees.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky QB signee Matt Ponatoski says MLB Draft, not college football is ‘Option 1A’
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Ponatoski’s future with Kentucky remains uncertain as MLB Draft approaches
"Since signing with Kentucky in December, four-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski has been seen by many as the future of the Wildcats’ football program. Keeping his commitment and ultimately getting Ponatoski to sign was a huge early recruiting victory for Will Stein and Co. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder was ranked by Rivals as the No. 16 quarterback […]
"Baseball and football signee Matt Ponatoski is weighing a future at Kentucky or a jump to professional baseball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:03 PMKentucky QB signee Matt Ponatoski says MLB Draft, not college football is ‘Option 1A’
Since signing with Kentucky in December, four-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski has been seen by many as the future of the Wildcats’ football program. Keeping his commitment and ultimately getting Ponatoski to sign was a huge early recruiting victory for Will Stein and Co. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder was ranked by Rivals as the No. 16 quarterback […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:04 PMMatt Ponatoski’s future with Kentucky remains uncertain as MLB Draft approaches
Baseball and football signee Matt Ponatoski is weighing a future at Kentucky or a jump to professional baseball.
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