Batesville High School

Batesville High School has selected Jared Keck to lead the baseball program into the 2026-27 school year. The new head coach is familiar to the program. Coach Keck served the BHS program since the 2022-23 school year. He was the varsity assistant for the past three years and served as the junior varsity coach during the 2023 season. Prior to his start at Batesville High School, Keck was an assistant coach for four years at South Ripley. “We are very excited to have Coach Keck leading our program,” BHS athletic director Bryan Helvie commented. “His passion and drive to carry on a successful tradition of Batesville baseball is a great fit for our student-athletes. “We are looking forward to watching the baseball program continue to grow under Coach Keck’s leadership,” he added. The South Ripley High School graduate is looking forward to his new role. “I’m excited for an opportunity to lead a great group of student-athletes,” Keck commented. “I look forward to giving back to a game that has given me so much. I’m especially thankful for the support I’ve received from my family and the community throughout the process.” The Bulldogs finished the 2026 season with a record of 17-11 and won a sectional title. The Bulldogs season ended with a tough loss to Providence in the Floyd Central Regional. “I’m looking forward to the grind! Fortunately, we have a group of young men who are hungry and love the game,” Keck said. “I’m excited to see what we can build from that shared passion. With a strong emphasis on communication, commitment, hard work, and accountability—I feel we are in a good position to continue the winning culture Coach Burcham and others before me helped create. “Ultimately, I’m excited for the opportunity to be a conduit in helping these young men become successful in life on and off the field,” he added. The former collegiate baseball player attended Indiana University Southeast where he studied economics. Keck is currently employed as a Regional Sales Manager for FPZ.