A Milestone in a Growing Legacy
Brett Kerry, a University of South Carolina baseball alum, has been summoned to the Los Angeles Angels roster, marking the latest chapter in a career that blends college excellence with professional promise.
The Angels announced the move as they begin a three‑game series in Arizona, a setting that will test the right‑hander’s readiness against National League competition.
Kerry joins a select group of former Gamecocks who have reached the majors this season, the 62nd such player in program history, underscoring the sustained pipeline from Columbia to the big leagues.
His ascent follows a decorated collegiate stint in which he earned All‑America honors from D1Baseball and the NCBWA, was named to the SEC All‑Freshman team, and contributed to a regional‑hosting campaign in 2021.
Statistically, Kerry’s professional résumé includes 29 wins, 123 appearances, 104 starts, three saves and 557 strikeouts across 62.1 innings, numbers that place him among the more durable arms in the Angels’ system.
This season alone, he posted a 3‑3 record with a 2.15 ERA and four saves while fanning 84 batters in 54.1 innings for the Salt Lake Bees, the Angels’ Triple‑A affiliate, and has accumulated 59 strikeouts in his recent 62.1 innings of work.
The call‑up also reunites him with former teammate TJ Shook, another Gamecock who has already carved out a spot in the majors, adding a familiar presence to the clubhouse as the team looks to bolster its pitching depth.
Beyond personal milestones, Kerry’s arrival reflects the University of South Carolina’s ongoing impact on professional baseball, a legacy that stretches from the SEC’s competitive stage to the majors’ bright lights.
Fans watching the Arizona series will see a pitcher who once delivered a complete‑game shutout against Kentucky, striking out ten in a historic performance that remains the last of its kind in Carolina history.
As the Angels prepare to travel to the Athletics and later host Baltimore, the organization anticipates that Kerry’s experience and poise could provide a spark for a rotation seeking stability mid‑season.