Clemson baseball transfer portal tracker 2025: Who's in, who's out for Erik Bakich
The Tigers (45-18) won their most games under coach Erik Bakich and most since 2018 to host a regional for the third straight season. However, they suffered an early elimination after losing to region No. 2 seed West Virginia and No. 3 Kentucky to fall way short of their CWS goal.
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Now, Bakich looks to revamp his 2026 roster via the transfer portal as Clemson is losing key hitting and pitching contributors and looks to end its 15-year drought of not making it to Omaha.
The transfer portal opened June 2 and will close July 1. Graduate transfers can enter outside of the window, and if a school's coach leaves, players on those rosters will have an additional 30-day window to enter the portal.
Here's a look at who is leaving and joining Clemson baseball via the transfer portal.
Who is transferring to Clemson baseball?
Hayden Simmerson, RHP: Simmerson committed to Clemson on June 4. He posted a 3.36 ERA with Catawba, a Division II school, this season and led the country with 16 saves. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
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Ariston Veasey, RHP: Veasey announced his commitment to Clemson on June 3. He appeared in five games with Alabama in 2025, posting a 9.82 ERA over 3⅔ innings. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Who is transferring out of Clemson baseball?
Tristan Bissetta, OF: Bissetta entered the portal on June 4. He batted .227 with three home runs over 31 games in 2025 before a late-season injury. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Destination: TBA
Ethan Darden, LHP: Darden entered the portal on June 2. He started in nine games this season and posted a 6.08 ERA with a 4-2 record. A triceps injury limited him to nine games. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
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Destination: TBA
Luke Brown, RHP: Brown made six appearances over two seasons with Clemson. He has a 21.60 ERA over 3⅓ innings. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Destination: TBA
Jackson Cole, LHP: Cole redshirted in 2024 and made six appearances in 2025 with Clemson. He has a 14.73 ERA over 3⅔ innings. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Destination: TBA
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Clemson baseball transfer portal tracker: Who's in, who's out for 2025
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