
Oregon State Secures Transfer‑Portal Standout Diego Cruz
Diego Cruz, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, arrives after a .385 freshman season at Miami (Ohio) and will bolster Oregon State’s lineup as a sophomore.
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Diego Cruz, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, arrives after a .385 freshman season at Miami (Ohio) and will bolster Oregon State’s lineup as a sophomore.

Diego Cruz, the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Freshman of the Year, signed with Oregon State after a standout freshman season at Miami (Ohio), bringing a .385 batting average, 1.082 OPS and 28 extra‑base hits.

A detailed look at the event’s structure, key metrics and the players who posted standout numbers.

Berkeley and Dorchester county programs earned multiple nods on the 2026 All‑State rosters, with players like Banks Wickersham and Taj Marchand drawing special recognition.

Cal Poly’s 6‑2 victory over Long Beach State highlighted by a three‑hitter from Carson Turnquist and solid relief from Chris Downs, keeping the team in a tie for first place in the Big West.
The S.C. Baseball Coaches Association unveiled its 2026 All‑State selections, recognizing standout athletes and coaches across the state’s five divisions, with special accolades for Coach of the Year, Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year.