Chase Frey, a left‑handed pitcher who concluded a standout junior season at Grand Canyon University, has officially pledged to the Oregon Ducks baseball program. His commitment marks a significant addition to a roster that has been actively reshaping its pitching staff through the transfer portal.
During his lone season with the Antelopes, Frey posted a 4.79 ERA across 13 appearances, logging 67 ⅔ innings while striking out 69 batters and maintaining a WHIP of 1.14. He demonstrated his ability to dominate games, highlighted by a complete‑game shutout on the road at Fresno State and a career‑high 14 strikeouts against UNLV, earning an All‑Mountain West Second Team selection.
A Strategic Addition for the Ducks
Oregon’s recent activity in the transfer portal includes the addition of USC transfer Michael Ebner, underscoring the program’s intent to fill potential vacancies in the rotation. Frey’s arrival could provide the depth needed as the Ducks prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft, which begins on July 11.
With Cal Scolari and Miles Gosztola slated to enter the draft, the staff may lose two of their top arms, making Frey a likely candidate to step into a starting role. His experience across multiple programs — including stints at Shoreline Community College and the College of Southern Nevada — adds a versatile dimension to the Ducks’ pitching depth chart.
Pitching coach Matt Florer, who helped refine Scolari and Gosztola into premier starters by the end of the previous season, is expected to apply a similar development plan to Frey. This mentorship could accelerate his adaptation to the Pac‑12 environment and enhance the rotation’s overall competitiveness.
The Ducks will have to wait until after the MLB draft to fully assess how the rotation will coalesce, but the commitment of a proven left‑hander like Frey provides a solid foundation for future success.