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Sal Colangelo, a seasoned baseball executive with deep roots in the DMV region, has been named general manager of Maryland baseball as the program seeks to bounce back from a decade of losing seasons.
Two Maryland standouts were drafted this year, with Williams joining the Chicago Cubs and Martin signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, while Coach Matt Swope looks to rebuild the program after a challenging season.
With 24 players heading for the transfer portal, the Terrapins lose the bulk of their offensive and pitching production, prompting a strategic shift toward experienced transfers.
Freshman two‑sport star Bud Coombs has entered the transfer portal, joining several other Maryland baseball players in a wave of departures that underscore the program’s ongoing struggles.
The Terrapins finished with a 27‑29 record, missed the Big Ten Tournament and now face a mass exodus of players and a contract‑limited coach
Maryland’s baseball team rolled past Penn State 12-2, powered by Cristofer Cespedes’ dominant pitching and a barrage of extra-base hits that turned an early deficit into a decisive win.
The Terps dropped a 13‑3 decision to Penn State, leaving twelve runners on base and prompting coach Matt Swope to call for urgent improvements.
Freshman Bud Coombs dazzles for the University of Maryland in both baseball and football, earning accolades for his .364 batting average, eight home runs, and top‑ranked defensive plays.