A turbulent offseason for Missouri baseball
The NCAA transfer portal opened for a 30‑day window on June 1, and Missouri’s baseball program felt the ripple immediately. Eleven Tigers have filed their paperwork, a move that follows a 24‑31 record and a last‑place finish in the SEC.
Among the departures are several of the team’s most productive bats. Tyler Macon, Blaize Ward and Kaden Peer each ranked among the top hitters last season, while pitcher Keyler Gonzalez posted a 3‑1 record and a 5.02 ERA in 11 mound appearances.
Injuries limited the availability of Gehrig Goldbeck and Peyton Basler, who had started more than 30 games apiece in 2025 but saw reduced roles this year. Reserve players such as Keagen Kohlhoff, PJ Green and Kadin Muckley also entered the portal, reflecting a broader reshaping of the squad.
Veteran Chris Patterson, who logged 54 starts over the past two seasons and finished with a .234 average, is another name on the move, joining a list that includes Todd Feurtado III.
Despite the exodus, head coach Kerrick Jackson is slated to return for his fourth season in 2027, a decision that could provide continuity as the program seeks to rebound from its first postseason victory in nine years.