Arizona State's baseball program entered the previous season with a 39‑21 record, the best finish in recent memory under head coach Willie Bloomquist.
The roster now faces a sweeping turnover, having lost 23 players to the MLB Draft and the transfer portal, including ten selections in the 2026 draft, the most of any Big 12 program.
A new transfer class arrives
Among the most anticipated additions is outfielder Jackson Hotchkiss, a junior transfer from the University of Washington who earned first‑team All‑Big Ten honors after hitting .339 with 20 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Right‑hander James Hays joins from Stetson, where he posted a 4.73 ERA over 72.1 innings last year, bringing a track record of durability and control.
Catcher Caden Sheridan, a junior from Morehead State, arrives after starting at least 50 games in each of his first two collegiate seasons and delivering 12 home runs with 41 RBIs.
The class also features left‑hander Liam Roche, a sophomore from Johnson County Community College, who finished his freshman year 16‑0 with 120 strikeouts in 78.1 innings.
Coach Bloomquist says the new talent is intended to fill the depth lost rather than simply replace it, emphasizing chemistry and a continued winning culture.
With a blend of experienced transfers and developing underclassmen, the Sun Devils hope to remain competitive as they navigate a reshaped lineup and preserve the momentum built in the previous season.