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Judd Utermark has become the all-time home run leader for Ole Miss baseball, hitting his 49th career home run against UT Martin. This achievement places him at the top of the school's home run record book.
Judd Utermark is new Ole Miss baseball home run king with 49th of career
Judd Utermark stands alone at the top of Ole Miss baseball's home run record book.
The Ole Miss third baseman hit a home run to left field on May 12 against UT Martin. The solo shot put the Rebels up 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning.
It was the 49th of Utermark's career, which makes him the all-time Ole Miss home run leader.
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) swings for the ball during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) throws the ball as Southern Miss player run the bases during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) looks at the umpire for the call during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3. Utermark was called safe.
Judd Utermark hit a total of 49 home runs during his career at Ole Miss.
Judd Utermark broke the Ole Miss home run record on May 12 against UT Martin.
Judd Utermark hit his record-breaking home run against UT Martin.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) attempts to tag him out during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Utermark was called safe.
Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) bats against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) hits a single during the game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) loses the ball in the sun during the game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) throws to first for an out against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Ole Miss Rebels infielder Judd Utermark (27) bats against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Mar. 10, 2026.
Arkansas Razorbacks' Wehiwa Aloy (9) tags out Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) at second base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 5-2.
Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with the third base coach after a home run during the fourth inning Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with outfielder Isaac Humphrey (51) and first base Will Furniss (36) after a home run during the fourth inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with the third base coach after a home run during the fourth inning Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) throws to first base during the first inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) swings at the ball as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) tags out LSU Tigers' Daniel Dickinson (14) before he can steal second base as Ole Miss Rebels take on LSU Tigers during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) throws the ball to first base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; A hit by Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) sneaks pas the glove of Florida shortstop Bobby Boser (6) in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) connects with a pitch during the game with Florida in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Florida shortstop Bobby Boser (6) rounds second and heads for third after a bad throw got past Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) fields and throws to first for an out during the game with Florida in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) steals second as Florida second baseman Justin Nadeau (1) takes a throw in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
Ole Mississippi Rebelsā Judd Utermark (27) falls into the net after trying to catch the ball during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
Ole Miss Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) swings for the ball during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) swings for the ball during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) throws the ball as Southern Miss player run the bases during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) looks at the umpire for the call during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3. Utermark was called safe.
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Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) attempts to tag him out during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Utermark was called safe.
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Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) bats against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) hits a single during the game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) loses the ball in the sun during the game against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) throws to first for an out against Mississippi State in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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Ole Miss Rebels infielder Judd Utermark (27) bats against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Mar. 10, 2026.
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Arkansas Razorbacks' Wehiwa Aloy (9) tags out Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) at second base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 5-2.
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Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with the third base coach after a home run during the fourth inning Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with outfielder Isaac Humphrey (51) and first base Will Furniss (36) after a home run during the fourth inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jun 2, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) reacts with the third base coach after a home run during the fourth inning Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Jun 1, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels second base Judd Utermark (27) throws to first base during the first inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) swings at the ball as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
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Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) tags out LSU Tigers' Daniel Dickinson (14) before he can steal second base as Ole Miss Rebels take on LSU Tigers during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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Ole Miss Rebels' Judd Utermark (27) throws the ball to first base as Arkansas Razorbacks take on Ole Miss Rebels during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; A hit by Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) sneaks pas the glove of Florida shortstop Bobby Boser (6) in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
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May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) connects with a pitch during the game with Florida in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
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May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Florida shortstop Bobby Boser (6) rounds second and heads for third after a bad throw got past Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
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May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) fields and throws to first for an out during the game with Florida in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
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May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Ole Miss second baseman Judd Utermark (27) steals second as Florida second baseman Justin Nadeau (1) takes a throw in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
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Ole Mississippi Rebelsā Judd Utermark (27) falls into the net after trying to catch the ball during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
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Ole Miss Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
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Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
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Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Ole Miss won 8-3.
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Ole Missā Judd Utermark vs. Arkansas-Little Rock at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-6.
UtermarkĀ passed Kyle GordonĀ for all-time home runs at Ole Miss. Gordon's record has stood since 1987.
Utermark, in his fourth season at Ole Miss, is in the middle of another prolific season at the plate. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound power hitter has hit 20 home runs this season.
Utermark hit two home runs as a freshman and five as a sophomore. He led the Rebels with 22 home runs in 2025 as a junior.
Sam Hutchens coversĀ Ole MissĀ for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Judd Utermark sets Ole Miss baseball home run career record