Mike Kinnett inducted into UC Athletics Hall of Fame in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Former University of Cincinnati Bearcats baseball player Mike Kinnett will be inducted into the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, ahead of the Bearcats’ Homecoming football game against Texas Tech. Kinnett, a two-time all-conference performer, holds the school record for highest career batting average at.372 and ranks in the top 10 for multiple hitting statistics. He played from 1984 to 1987, achieving significant success, including hitting.407 in 1985. Other inductees for the class of 2026 include Bob Huggins and Loretta Blaut.
- •Mike Kinnett played for Cincinnati from 1984 to 1987.
- •He achieved a career batting average of.372, a school record.
- •Kinnett was a two-time all-conference player.
- •The Hall of Fame induction is set for October 23, 2026.
- •Other inductees include Bob Huggins and Loretta Blaut.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Top Cincinnati Bearcats hitter makes UC Athletics Hall of Fame
"UC Bearcats baseball's top career hitter Mike Kinnett will be inducted into the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame.
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