Owen Paino leads Ole Miss in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Owen Paino, a former standout at Ketcham High School, is set to start at shortstop for Ole Miss in the College World Series against North Carolina. Paino, the 2024 New York Gatorade Player of the Year, has emerged as a key player for the Rebels, transitioning smoothly from high school to college baseball. He played a significant role in Ole Miss’s successful run through the NCAA Super Regional, helping them secure a spot in Omaha. The game is scheduled for Friday night at 7 p.m.
- •Paino starts for Ole Miss in CWS against North Carolina.
- •He previously won the New York Gatorade Player of the Year award.
- •Ole Miss swept Auburn to advance to the CWS.
- •Paino has 33 starts this season with a.246 batting average.
- •Game time is Friday night at 7 p.m. in Omaha.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ketcham alum Owen Paino prepares for College World Series with Ole Miss
"Owen Paino was the New York Gatorade Baseball Player of The Year at Ketcham. Now he's starting at shortstop for Ole Miss in the College World Series.
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