Five Kentucky baseball thoughts as summer winds down
Thoughts on Kentucky's player retention, transfer portal class, deep pitching staff and more.
Transfer portal
News of Kentucky baseball's activity in the transfer portal.
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Tyler Cerny brings positive mindset and plenty of experience to Kentucky
With a total of 173 career games under his belt, Cerny will be one of the most experienced players on the Wildcats' roster in 2026.
Kentucky adds Atlantic 10 standout outfielder Jayce Tharnish
Tharnish slashed .403/.461/.597 with 11 doubles, two triples and seven homers, along with 32 stolen bases in 2025.
Belmont transfer Will Pryor explains what led him to Kentucky
Belmont transfer Will Pryor committed to the Wildcats on Thursday night.
Louisville transfer Tagger Tyson commits to Kentucky
Tyson slashed .296/.370/.481 with 10 doubles, one triple and one home run in 33 games at Louisville in 2025. He has the ability to play catcher and all four corner spots.
South Carolina lefty Jackson Soucie commits to Kentucky
A lefthanded pitcher was a need for the program in the portal. South Carolina transfer Jackson Soucie will play for Kentucky next year.
First-Team Big South outfielder Scott Campbell chooses Kentucky
Campbell slashed .388/.498/.622 with 11 homers and 54 RBIs in 2025.
Kentucky continues run on righthanded pitchers with commitment from Ira Austin
The New Orleans native had a 3.90 ERA in 2025.
Kentucky adds two commitments from portal
Indiana infielder Tyler Cerny and Grand Canyon pitcher Connor Mattison committed to the Wildcats on Friday.
Loyola Marymount transfer Ryan Mullan commits to Wildcats
Mullan, who had Tommy John surgery and missed the 2025 season, has two years of eligibility remaining.
ASUN All-Freshman Team RHP Bryson Treichel transferring to Kentucky
Treichel struck out 74 batters his freshman season at UNF.
Western Kentucky starter Jack Bennett commits to Kentucky
The junior righthander, a lifelong Kentucky fan, committed to Kentucky on Friday night.