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Andrew Fischer commits to Tennessee baseball

Ole Miss transfer Andrew Fischer commits to Tennessee baseball.

Ole Miss sophomore infielder Andrew Fischer committed to Tennessee baseball on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Fischer played at Ole Miss in 2024. He appeared in 49 games, including 49 starts, and recorded a .282 batting average for the Rebels. Fischer totaled 17 home runs, 44 RBIs, 42 runs, seven doubles, two triples, 35 walks and one stolen base.

He transferred to Ole Miss from Duke. In 2023, Fischer appeared in 47 games, including 45 starts for the Blue Devils. He recorded a .289 batting average, 11 home runs, 33 RBIs, 38 runs, 29 walks and one stolen base as a freshman at Duke.

2025 will be the eighth season for Tennessee under head coach Tony Vitello. The Vols won the national championship in 2024.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball wins series against Ole Miss in 2024

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Bradke Lohry announces transfer destination

Former Tennessee baseball infielder Bradke Lohry announces transfer destination.

Tennessee’s baseball season concluded on June 24. The Vols (60-13) won the national championship by defeating Texas A&M, 6-5, in game No. 3 of the College World Series Finals.

Tennessee junior infielder Bradke Lohry entered the NCAA transfer portal following the College World Series.

The 5-foot-8, 171-pound infielder committed to South Florida on Tuesday.

“Homecoming,” the Florida native announced.

He transferred to Tennessee from College of Central Florida (2023) and Wabash Valley College (2022). Lohry also played at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida.

Tennessee won the national championship, SEC Tournament and SEC regular-season championship in 2024.

Lohry appeared in 27 games, including six starts, for the Vols in 2024.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball celebrates winning 2024 national championship

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Eric Rataczak commits to Tennessee baseball

Niagara baseball transfer Eric Rataczak announces his commitment to Tennessee.

Niagara redshirt junior transfer Eric Rataczak announced his commitment to Tennessee baseball on Monday.

“I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Tennessee,” Rataczak announced. “Can’t wait to get to work with all the Vol baseball staff, thank you to them for the wonderful opportunity. Thanks to my parents for their endless support in the pursuit of my dreams. I love you guys, GBO!”

Rataczak played outfield and first base in his only season at Niagara. He appeared in 55 games, including 53 starts, and recorded a .396 batting average, 17 home runs, 71 RBIs, 59 runs, 31 walks and two stolen bases.

Rataczak transferred to Niagara from the University of San Diego and Arizona Western College. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Vol is from Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball celebrates winning 2024 national championship

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Texas A&M star outfielder Jace LaViolette explains why he decided to return to Aggieland

“Aggieland… the past two years has undoubtedly been the best two years of my life. Mike Earley is the best coach in the nation,” he said.

After briefly entering the transfer portal following the departure of former head coach Jim Schlossnagle to the Longhorns, sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette became one of numerous Aggies to announce their respective return to Texas A&M this past week.

“Aggieland… the past two years has undoubtedly been the best two years of my life,” LaViolette said in a hype video. “Mike Earley is the best coach in the nation. There is nobody that I would rather play for.

“Gig ‘Em!”

LaViolette spoke to KBTX sports reporter Nicole Griffith on Tuesday at Michael Earley‘s press conference that introduced him as the new Aggies head coach.

“Honestly I’m just excited to finally see Mike in front of the whole team once everything settles down and just be like, ‘Hey, lets go do this! I’m the next head coach and we’re going to have a lot of fun,'” LaViolette foretold. “This team is going to play really, really loose and let’s just go have fun.”

After smashing 50 home runs during his first two seasons in College Station, LaViolette is seven away from breaking the program record of 56 set by Daylan Holt in 2000.

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Former USC sophomore catcher Jacob Galloway chooses Texas A&M in NCAA Transfer Portal

Sophomore catcher Jacob Galloway played in 82 games over two seasons for the Trojans, recording a .304 batting average, 7 homers and 51 RBI.

New Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley and his coaching staff haven’t wasted any time since being hired and have gotten right to work in the NCAA Transfer Portal.

While keeping key Aggies in College Station was a priority, Earley has also secured the commitment of a handful of players from other schools to improve the roster. Former USC sophomore catcher Jacob Galloway is the latest student-athlete to choose Aggieland as his next home.

“First I’d like to thank all of my coaches and teammates at USC for making my first two years of college the best time of my life. Made many great memories that I will remember for the rest of my life,” Galloway stated Wednesday evening on Instagram. “With that being said I’d proudly like to announce my commitment to Aggie baseball. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to compete and give my all to this program.

“Gig ‘em!!!”

Galloway recorded a .304 batting average, 7 homers and 51 RBI in 82 games for the Trojans.

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Skip Johnson to stay with Oklahoma Sooners

Skip Johnson is set to stay as Oklahoma’s head baseball coach amid Texas A&M rumors.

Oklahoma’s baseball program and the fans around the program can take a deep breath. Skip Johnson is here to stay.

The last few weeks in the college baseball world have been a bit noisier than usual after Jim Schlossnagle surprisingly bolted from his post as the Texas A&M baseball coach for that exact position with the Texas Longhorns.

He is a two-time National Coach of the Year and, simply put, one of the best head baseball coaches in the country. After his Aggies lost in this year’s College World Series championship, he took the vacant Texas Longhorns job.

In the time that has followed, Texas A&M has been feverishly trying to find his replacement. One name that was brought up was Oklahoma’s Skip Johnson.

Reports surfaced Friday afternoon that Johnson was the guy for the Aggies. Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated for 247Sports and Kendall Rogers, managing editor for D1Baseball, denied them.

Today, athletic director Joe Castiglione announced that Skip Johnson will stay on as Oklahoma’s head coach and receive an extension that will run through 2029.

Johnson’s work in Norman hasn’t gone unnoticed, and he has the Sooners on an upward trajectory as it enters the SEC.

The key for Oklahoma to take the next step is to back it up financially in name, image, and likeness and upgrade the facilities to match some of the investment other SEC baseball programs receive. If the baseball team can get to that level, with Skip Johnson’s baseball insight and leadership, Oklahoma can touch unfamiliar heights in baseball.

With questions about Johnson’s future in Norman behind them, the Sooners can now focus on preparing for next season and attacking the transfer portal hard as they prepare for the first baseball season as SEC members.

USC cornerback Ceyair Wright transfers to Nebraska

Former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright officially transferred to the Huskers on Friday afternoon.

The Nebraska football team added another transfer to their roster. Former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright officially transferred to the Huskers on Friday afternoon.

Wright spent three seasons with the Trojans. He entered the transfer portal in late May after being benched during the 2023 season. Prior to the season, he started 11 games in 2022 and over 30 games in his career at USC, delivering 40 tackles and one interception.

A Top 100 recruit in the 2021 class, Wright played football at Loyola High School before heading to USC. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior will have two years of eligibility remaining when he arrives at Nebraska.

He will join a deep defensive back room containing D’Andre Barnes, Mario Buford, and Jeremiah Charles.

Wright is also an actor, a fourth-year junior. He has appeared in movies such as “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” in which he plays one of LeBron James’ sons, and the series “Grown-ish,” in which he has a recurring role as Zeke Bracey.

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Chris Brazzell II graded as top 10 transfer portal wide receiver

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II graded as a top 10 transfer portal wide receiver.

Chris Brazzell II was recognized by Pro Football Focus as a top 10 wide receiver transfer portal addition, according to On3.

He is ranked No. 10.

The four-star transfer received a pass grade of 77.2 and an overall offensive grade of 76.3.

Brazzell II also ranks as the No. 85 overall transfer and No. 18 wide receiver, according to 247Sports.

Brazzell II transferred to Tennessee from Tulane on Dec. 21.

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound wide receiver appeared in 15 games at Tulane from 2022-23. He recorded 45 receptions, 722 receiving yards and five touchdowns for the Green Wave.

Top transfer wide receiver grades

  1. Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) – 90.2
  2. CJ Daniels (LSU) – 88.8
  3. Lajohntay Wester (Colorado) – 86.0
  4. Caullin Lacy (Louisville) – 85.0
  5. Eric Mcalister (TCU) – 82.5
  6. Jabre Barber (Texas A&M) – 81.8
  7. Kelly Akharaiyi (Mississippi State) – 78.1
  8. Ja’Varrius Johnson (UCF) – 77.6
  9. Kris Mitchell (Notre Dame) – 77.5
  10. Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) – 77.2

Transfer Portal – Rutgers baseball recruited Preston Prince from Niagara University

After playing two seasons at Niagara University, Rutgers baseball landed 6-foot-5, 225-pound left-handed pitcher Preston Prince.

This week, Rutgers baseball landed left-handed pitcher Preston Prince after playing two seasons at Niagara University. The junior pitcher from Hilton, New York, is transferring to Rutgers baseball after making 12 appearances (11 starts) for the Purple Eagles.

In those 12 appearances, Prince logged a 0-2 record with 33 strikeouts, 42 walks, 36 hits, and a 6.10 ERA in 39 innings pitched. Prince’s best 2024 outing came against Siena, where the future Scarlet Knight registered six strikeouts in a 6-4 victory.

Prince produced 50 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched in two seasons with Niagara. He logged a 7.27 ERA, holding his opponents to a .255 batting average.

According to Perfect Game, Prince was the No. 9 ranked left-handed pitcher and the No. 53 overall prospect in New York in 2022. Also, he was ranked the No. 500 prospect and the No. 195 left-handed pitcher in the nation.

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The 6-foot-5, 225-pound transfer can produce multiple pitches on the mound. He can throw a fastball that ranges in the high 80s while throwing an off-speed pitch (curveball \ changeup \ slider) in the high 70s.

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Prince’s addition to the Scarlet Knights brings much-needed depth to the Rutgers’ bullpen as they head into the 2025 season.

 

2 more Texas A&M baseball players enter NCAA transfer portal, bringing total to 9 thus far

Per D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers, junior shortstop Ali Camarillo and freshman left-hander Kaiden Wilson have enter the portal.

Amid the fallout of head coach Jim Schlossnagle departing Texas A&M for bitter rival Texas on Tuesday, nine Aggies have exercised their right to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Seven players initially entered the portal on Wednesday afternoon and two more have joined the group as of Wednesday evening. According to D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers, junior shortstop Ali Camarillo and freshman left-handed pitcher Kaiden Wilson have followed suit.

The other seven players are freshman third baseman Gavin Grahovac, outfielder Caden Sorrell and shortstop Jack Bell; sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette, second baseman Kaeden Kent and catcher Max Kaufer; and graduate student designated-hitter Hayden Schott.

Camarillo and Schott are the only portal entrants that are eligible for the 2024 MLB draft in July. Junior OF Braden Montgomery is likely to be drafted in the top 10 despite suffering a season-ending injury in the super regionals.

Amid the transfer madness on Wednesday, Montgomery’s mom Gretchen shared words of wisdom on her private X account.

“Don’t freak out about the transfer portal!! The players have to protect themselves — A&M doesn’t have a coach or staff,” she stated. “Most will get in the portal but can still stay. They will get NIL!! But nobody has more $ than A&M. Most will come back with a STRONG HIRE! Email the AD!”

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