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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.
A record number of players have entered the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the program with a thin roster and a daunting reconstruction project.
A 50‑64 record and no NCAA tournament appearances have prompted the Gamecocks to consider a sweeping reset, with Coastal Carolina’s Kevin Schnall emerging as a leading candidate.
Vanderbilt exploded for six runs in the opening frame and built a 7‑0 lead, but South Carolina fought back to narrow the gap before ultimately falling 9‑5 at Hawkins Field.
Vanderbilt opened the series finale at Hawkins Field with a six‑run first inning, highlighted by Braden Holcomb, Tommy Goodin and Rustan Rigdon, and held on for a 9-5 victory over South Carolina.
The Gamecocks fell 9-1 to Vanderbilt on Thursday night, with the Commodores pulling away in the fifth inning after a strong second‑inning start.