Southern Miss baseball has secured its first transfer since the season ended, with Pearl River Community College pitcher Drew Harrison committing to the Golden Eagles on June 8. The move signals a strategic push to reinforce a pitching staff that already returns all three weekend starters from the previous year.
A Strategic Addition for the Golden Eagles
Harrison, a native of Madison, arrives after a two‑year stint at Pearl River where he helped the team capture the NJCAA Division II National Championship. As a sophomore he went 11‑1 in 17 starts, posted a 3.53 ERA and averaged 10.58 strikeouts per nine innings, highlighted by a career‑high 13‑strikeout performance against Hinds Community College.
His collegiate journey began at Tulane before he transferred to Pearl River ahead of the 2025 season. In 2026 he struck out seven batters in four innings during the championship game against South Mountain Community College, underscoring his ability to dominate in high‑stakes moments.
The Golden Eagles' pitching corps will retain Grayden Harris, Camden Clark and Camden Sunstrom, providing continuity and a solid foundation for the upcoming campaign. At the same time, four current pitchers — McCarty English, Brooks Willoughby, Jake Neely and Camden Rodgers — have entered the transfer portal, creating openings for fresh talent.
Coach Steve Bieser’s recent move to Grand Canyon prompted Harrison to reopen his recruitment, a decision that ultimately led him back to the Gulf Coast. The commitment reflects both the program’s upward trajectory and the appeal of competing in a conference that regularly produces national‑level talent.
Harrison’s addition is expected to deepen the rotation, add veteran experience, and contribute immediately to the team’s goal of contending for conference titles. Fans and analysts alike will be watching how his high‑strikeout repertoire meshes with the existing staff as the season unfolds.