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ACU Sports Podcast: Baseball's Rick McCarty

2/16/2026 4:10:00 PM | Baseball

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In this episode of the ACU Sports Podcast, head baseball coach Rick McCarty talks about his 2026 team, the growth of the program in his eight seasons, and what it looks like to develop the whole student-athlete -- mentally, physically, and spiritually.

The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way.

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