The duo charted similarly bumpy roads from the ultimate highs of collegiate stardom at Vanderbilt to early struggles in pro ball. Both could factor in heavily to Texas' starting rotation this season.

Ahead just one point at halftime, UK bullied Vanderbilt in the final 20 minutes ... Yet the fact an undersized Vandy squad had more than five times the number of offensive boards as UK was ...

Ashley Dominguez, 18, was mortally wounded when they car she was a passenger in was fired upon outside an "after hours club" ...

With the reigning NL MVP's expected return to the mound in May, his plate appearances should decrease from last season.