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The Gamecocks' coaching staff, led by Kevin Schnall, announced the addition of right‑handed pitcher Jordan Stephens from the University of Georgia, alongside the return of key position players and new assistants.
South Carolina’s baseball program has secured a high‑profile addition to its pitching staff, bringing in Jordan Stephens, a 6‑foot‑4 right‑handed pitcher who transferred from the University of Georgia. Stephens arrives with a strong résumé: a 3.92 ERA and a 4‑0 record in the 2025 season, a .164 opponent batting average, and a streak in which he did not allow a run over his first six outings.
The Gamecocks led early but Vanderbilt's fourth‑inning surge and strong pitching turned a 3‑0 deficit into a 5‑3 win, ending South Carolina's season on a bittersweet note.
The South Carolina Gamecocks wrap up their 2026 home schedule against Winthrop at Founders Park, streaming live on SEC Network Plus, while the bullpen shines and the team heads to Nashville for a Vanderbilt series.