
South Carolina Baseball Coach Kevin Schnall Shapes SEC Roster in First Year
New head coach Kevin Schnall is building a competitive roster for the SEC, with encouraging developments around Will Craddock, Amp Phillips and transfer Connor Shouse.
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New head coach Kevin Schnall is building a competitive roster for the SEC, with encouraging developments around Will Craddock, Amp Phillips and transfer Connor Shouse.

The College Sports Communicators announced on June 2 that five University of South Carolina baseball players have been selected for the 2025‑26 Academic All‑District team, highlighting the program’s blend of athletic competitiveness and scholarly achievement.

A record number of players have entered the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the program with a thin roster and a daunting reconstruction project.

The Upstate Spartans rolled past High Point with a 5-0 shutout, earning their fourth consecutive Big South Championship Game appearance and setting the stage for a historic showdown.

The Upstate baseball team posted a 5‑0 victory against High Point, moving to the championship game after a weather‑forced venue change and a standout pitching performance.

The Gamecocks fell 9-1 to Vanderbilt on Thursday night, with the Commodores pulling away in the fifth inning after a strong second‑inning start.

South Carolina will close its regular season with a three‑game series at Vanderbilt, featuring key pitching matchups and a storied rivalry that could shape its SEC Tournament seeding.