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Texas has added three top‑ranked transfer players — Linkin Garcia, Ian Armstrong and Sawyer Solitaria — while also pursuing Angel Laya, bolstering a roster that could produce multiple first‑round draft picks.
After a breakout junior season that saw his average surge past .300, catcher Isaac Cadena is leaving USC, joining a wave of transfers that includes pitchers Diego Velasquez and Gavin Lauridsen, while draft‑eligible Mason Edwards eyes the MLB draft.
USC baseball’s season ended one inning shy of the College World Series, prompting a wave of transfers and new signings as the program looks to reload for next year.
The University of Southern California’s baseball program is navigating the departure of freshman pitcher Gavin Lauridsen to the transfer portal, a move that comes after a standout season that included a 48‑18 record, a Super Regional appearance and a memorable performance against Oregon.
UNC’s 4‑0 win over USC on June 6 sets up a winner‑take‑all showdown, as the team chases its 13th College World Series appearance.
North Carolina’s 4‑0 victory over Southern California was anchored by a shutout from Jason DeCaro and solo homers from Colin Hynek and Erik Paulsen, paving the way for a decisive rematch on Sunday.
The USC Trojans are two wins away from Omaha, relying on aggressive baserunning, strong starting pitching and a tight bullpen to upset the Tar Heels in a high‑stakes Super Regional.
USC's baseball squad opens a best‑of‑three Super Regional against North Carolina on Friday, June 5, with the winner advancing toward the College World Series. Key performances from Augie Lopez, Grant Govel and Mason Edwards underscore the team's recent dominance.
The USC baseball team erupted for 15 runs, with Takeuchi delivering a grand slam and Matson dominating on the mound, propelling them into the next round against Texas A&M.
The No. 25 USC baseball team begins NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Texas State in College Station, Texas, as the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by Texas A&M. The team boasts a historic 43‑15 season, a perfect 32‑1 home record, and multiple national rankings in pitching and fielding.
Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.
The latest batch of Big Ten baseball weekly awards highlights top pitchers, fielders and batters, reflecting the conference’s deep talent pool and the influence of national polling agencies.
Oregon’s 4‑3 win over USC on Friday night, fueled by back‑to‑back homers from Brayden Jaksa and Naulivou Lauaki Jr., not only evened the series but also locked the Ducks into a top‑four seed for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The final showdown will determine the three‑seed and four‑seed positions, with head coach Mark Wasikowski absent for his daughter’s graduation.
The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.