Winston Pennant commits to Mike Bianco and Ole Miss baseball during a weekend trip to Oxford.
Ole Miss have added a tenth commitment to its 2026 high school recruiting class on Sunday afternoon. The Diamond Rebels learned of Winston Pennant’s commitment over the weekend, when head coach Mike Bianco and the rest of his coaching staff welcomed him and a few other 2026 prospects.
Pennant, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound native of Riverview, Florida, primarily plays outfield but can also pitch right-handed.
“Go Rebels,” Pennant said on social media, along with a commitment symbol.
The Florida native is officially the tenth member of Ole Miss’ 2026 baseball recruiting class, joining SS Christian Doty, SS Cole Prosek, C Brett Harris, RHP JP Harmon, RHP Ryan Walls, C Ayson McIntosh, RHP Devin Long, SS William Cutshall, and SS Taj Marchand.
Perfect Game Scouting Report
Winston Pennant, a 2026 outfielder and right-handed pitcher from Sumner High School in Riverview, FL, stands at 6’3″ and 185 lbs. He has a large, athletic build with broad shoulders and room to add more strength. He ran a 7.20 in the 60-yard dash. As a primary outfielder, he gathers with one hand, employing a long arm action and a high three-quarter release, showcasing good arm strength and carry. On the mound, he works from the stretch on the third-base side, with a full arm swing to a three-quarter release point.
His fastball reached 89 mph, and his curveball hit the zone at 74 mph, though he’s refining his release point. As a right-handed hitter, Pennant has an upright stance with a high hand and back elbow. His full swing generates power, especially to the pull side, with live-game doubles registering 99 and 100 mph exit velocities, demonstrating real strength. He is also an excellent student.
In other news, Ole Miss will face North Alabama on October 5 and Samford on October 19 in exhibition games at Swayze Field. The team will start their 2025 season at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, participating in the Shriners Children’s College Showdown on February 14. Ole Miss will compete against Arizona in their season opener, with the first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. Other teams at the event include Clemson, Louisville, Texas, Oklahoma State, and Arizona.
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