Brayden Ricketts, a redshirt freshman who manned the catching duties for the Indiana Hoosiers, has officially entered the NCAA baseball transfer portal, signaling a move that could reshape the team’s backfield for the upcoming season.
During the last campaign he appeared in 51 games, starting 46 of them, and posted a .250 batting average while maintaining a .842 OPS, showing a blend of contact hitting and on‑base capability.
His defensive reliability was a standout, as he logged a .994 fielding percentage and committed only a single error across 163 chances, underscoring his reputation as a steady glove.
A Familiar Trail
Ricketts becomes the second Indiana player to seek a transfer, following junior catcher T.J. Schuyler, who also entered the portal earlier this week.
Schuyler’s own defensive record was flawless — he finished the season without a single error, tallying 290 putouts and 30 assists — though his offensive production was limited to a .080 average and a .273 OPS.
The NCAA’s transfer portal for baseball opens its window on June 1, a date that has become a focal point for college programs as they navigate roster reshuffles and seek fresh talent.
Coaches and analysts alike are watching how these moves will affect the Hoosiers’ depth and whether the departures will open opportunities for younger players stepping into more prominent roles.