Blake Brookins, a 6‑foot‑5 junior outfielder, has completed his move from the University of Florida to Oregon State, where he will aim to contribute to the Beavers' lineup heading into the 2027 season.
The transition follows a modest collegiate debut that included seven appearances as a true freshman in 2024, a single hit and a stolen base in 2025, and a redshirt season in 2026 during which Florida posted 41 wins.
At Florida, Brookins honed his game at Miami Palmetto High School, where he hit .406 with 54 base hits over two seasons and earned recognition as the nation’s 38th‑best prep outfielder by Perfect Game.
A Strategic Fit for the Beavers
Oregon State enters the next campaign with a reshaped outfield, losing Easton Talt and Jace Miller but retaining Adam Haight and Ethan Porter, creating an opening that Brookins is positioned to seize.
With two years of eligibility remaining, the Florida native joins a program that reached the College World Series in 2026, offering the Beavers a blend of size, speed, and untapped potential.
Coaching staff view Brookins as a key piece to replenish depth, especially after the departures of several senior outfielders, and his physical profile aligns with the power‑hitting approach favored by the staff.
The move also underscores the growing trend of player transfers shaping college baseball, as programs leverage the graduate‑transfer rule to address roster needs.