
South Carolina Gamecocks Shine in Summer Leagues Ahead of New Season
A look at how South Carolina Gamecocks players performed across various collegiate summer leagues, showcasing standout stats and upcoming matchups.
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A look at how South Carolina Gamecocks players performed across various collegiate summer leagues, showcasing standout stats and upcoming matchups.
Coach Kevin Schnall’s aggressive portal strategy has landed South Carolina the second‑best transfer class nationally, but key decisions still loom for players like Shouse, who must choose between college and the majors.

Five incoming and four outgoing Gamecocks earned Top 90 spots in the latest Baseball America transfer portal rankings, with Andrew Costello leading the newcomers and Jake McCoy headlining the departures.

Former South Carolina pitching recruiter Terry Rooney has taken a new role at Wake Forest, where his arrival coincides with a wave of transfers and staff reassignments that are reshaping the ACC landscape.

Freshman sensation JD Stein and Georgia’s three‑year starter Kolby Branch have earned spots on the United States roster for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship, bringing Southern talent to an international stage.

JD Stein, a sophomore infielder at the University of South Carolina, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11‑15. His performance in trials, collegiate achievements at Wake Forest, and historic significance as the first Gamecock to play abroad since 2016 highlight the upcoming tournament.
JD Stein’s transfer to South Carolina and selection for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship highlight a promising collegiate career poised for international impact.

South Carolina’s baseball program is assembling a transfer portal class highlighted by JD Stein, a recent USA Baseball Collegiate National Team selection heading to Taiwan for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship.

USA Baseball has announced a 28‑player roster for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championships, set to open in Taiwan on July 11. The team features several former SEC stars and was selected after an 11‑day training camp in North Carolina and Virginia. General Manager Eric Campbell expressed excitement about the squad's potential.

After a decade without a South Carolina representative, JD Stein's .357 batting average and flawless defense secured his place on the USA Collegiate National Team, which will compete in Taiwan against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

USA Baseball has announced a 28‑player squad that will compete in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, scheduled for July 11‑15, 2026.

The Stars secured a 5‑1 win in the fourth game of the series, building a 3‑1 lead as key performances from Flinn, Valincius and Williford highlighted the contest.

The Stripes rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Stars in the second game of the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp series, evening the matchup at one game apiece.

Twelve Wake Forest baseball players were named to the 2026 All-ACC Academic Team, the most honors in a three-year stretch and tied for fourth most conference-wide.
Coach Kevin Schnall has added 19 transfer players while 24 have left the Gamecocks, targeting key talent from Coastal Carolina, Wake Forest and beyond as the portal nears its June 30 close.

South Carolina’s baseball program secures a high‑profile commitment as Luke Costello, a Wake Forest standout, announces his intention to join the Gamecocks, creating a familial storyline that could reshape the team’s future.
The Gamecocks have secured their fourth Wake Forest transfer, with Luke Costello joining his sibling Andrew in Columbia, a move facilitated by the recent hire of Bill Cilento and drawing attention from top high school prospects.

After a week of play, the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox top the league in runs while a mix of hot bats and solid pitching define the competition.

The Whitecaps overcame an early deficit, sparked by a game‑tying double from Terrence Kiel II, and held on as their relievers shut down the Firebirds.

Despite solid defense and a few bright spots, the Orleans club fell to their fourth consecutive defeat, dropping to 1‑6 in the Cape Cod League.

The Orleans Firebirds secured their first win of the 2026 season with a 9-3 triumph over the Brewster Whitecaps, highlighted by strong pitching from Chase Frey and key contributions from Dominic Cadiz and JD Stein.

The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Wake Forest 10-5, highlighted by a decisive sixth‑inning rally and strong pitching from Dawson Montesa, setting up a regional final clash with Kentucky.

In the 2026 NCAA Baseball Morgantown Regional, Wake Forest edged Kentucky 8‑3, highlighted by ace Chris Levonas' 2.90 ERA and contributions from several standout players.

The Deacons fell 7‑3 to Duke in their final regular‑season game, but a series win and strong individual outings set the stage for the upcoming 2026 ACC Tournament.