
Southern Miss Adds Freshman Pitcher Luke Williams to Bolster Rotation
Southern Miss baseball secured pitcher Luke Williams via the transfer portal, highlighting his 2026 performance and dual‑position versatility as the program reshapes its roster.
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Southern Miss baseball secured pitcher Luke Williams via the transfer portal, highlighting his 2026 performance and dual‑position versatility as the program reshapes its roster.
Southern Miss has added pitcher Luke Williams from East Central Community College, a move that underscores the program’s aggressive use of the transfer portal and hints at a strategic shift in how it builds depth on the mound and at the plate.
Southern Miss has secured the commitment of UAB second baseman Brady Waugh, a junior who brings a .322 average, 49 RBIs and a knack for clutch hits to Hattiesburg.
Southern Miss baseball has locked in a key infield piece by committing UAB second baseman Brady Waugh, a junior who brings a .322 average, .431 on‑base rate, and a reputation for clutch hitting.

The move adds depth and flexibility to Southern Miss baseball as the program bolsters its 2026 roster with experienced transfers.
Southern Miss baseball has added its fourth transfer player, Brock Clayton, a .353 hitter with 42 RBIs, to a 2026 roster that also features Cannon Peery, Cade Baker and others.
The Southern Miss baseball program announced the addition of Brock Clayton, a redshirt sophomore with a .353 average and 42 RBIs, as the fourth transfer commit for the 2026 season.
Southern Miss University’s baseball program has secured a new piece of talent through the transfer portal, welcoming Toledo outfielder Cade Baker to the Golden Eagles for the upcoming season.
Southern Miss baseball has landed Toledo right‑fielder Cade Baker, a proven hitter and base‑stealer, as part of its 2026 transfer portal class.
Southern Miss University announced the addition of Cannon Peery, a junior first baseman from Grand Canyon, via the transfer portal. His .287 batting average, 54 hits and nine home runs this season address a critical need after Matthew Russo exhausted his eligibility. The move follows the earlier commitment of pitcher Drew Harrison and reflects a busy period of roster reshaping for the Golden Eagles.

Grand Canyon University’s baseball team edged Nevada 12-7, with key performances from Garrett Ahern, Trevor Schmidt and Mito Perez, putting them on the brink of the Mountain West Championship.

Grand Canyon University fell 13‑9 to Nevada but remains in contention for the Mountain West Championship, needing a perfect finish and help from UNLV and San José State.

The game at Don Weir Field featured 20 players contributing to a 9‑13 final tally, with multiple triples, homers and unearned scores shaping the outcome.

A recap of the high‑scoring contest where Nevada’s offense surged past GCU, highlighted by home runs and clutch pitching.