Infielder Cooper Blauser, who played his freshman season for the Clemson Tigers in 2024, has found a new home after entering the transfer portal back in June.
Blauser told The Clemson Insider Wednesday that he was transferring to Jacksonville State in Conference USA. The son of former Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser, Cooper Blauser played in 12 games and made eight starts for the Tigers last season, going 3 for 29 (.103) at the plate with a double and a home run.
Blauser was one of four Clemson players to enter the transfer portal after the Tigers’ season ended with a loss to Florida in the Clemson Super Regional on June 9. Outfielder Nathan Hall and infielder Nolan Nawrocki have since committed to in-state rival South Carolina and new Gamecocks coach Paul Mainieri. Right-handed pitcher Billy Barlow recently committed to Florida.
The Tigers have added four known players via the transfer portal. Former Purdue first baseman and Big Ten Freshman of the Year Luke Gaffney committed to Clemson, as did former Indiana State outfielder Dominic Listi. Former Michigan infielder/designated hitter Collin Priest has also committed to Clemson.
Most recently, the Tigers added former California Baptist infielder Josh Paino, who announced his decision to transfer to Clemson on Monday.
Clemson went 44-16 last season, reaching the program’s first Super Regional since 2010. The Tigers finished No. 9 in the final USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.
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