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Longhorns 3B Sam Richardson enters the transfer portal
Longhorns 3B Sam Richardson enters the transfer portal Sam Richardson becomes latest Longhorn to enter the portal
Since the transfer portal opened on Monday, the Longhorns roster has already seen a lot of change. That continued on Tuesday when third baseman and outfielder Sam Richardson announced he was leaving Texas. After struggling to earn playing time during the 2025 campaign, he is searching for his next opportunity.
The Lewsiburg High School product redshirted during his freshman season and did not appear in a single game. That was partly because he was blocked at his natural positions. The outfield was locked down by Will Gasparino, Max Belyeu, Tommy Farmer IV, Jonah Williams, and Adrian Rodriguez. At third base, the Longhorns had Rodriguez and Casey Borba.
Although Richardson didn't see the field this year, he has plenty of potential. The Mississippi native was ranked as the best third baseman in Mississippi and No. 3 nationally in the 2024 class. He made headlines in high school due to his raw power and ability to hit for power.
Johnson joins a talented trio of former Longhorns in the portal. That includes outfielder Matt Scott, outfielder Donovan Jordan, and left-handed pitcher Chance Covert. They should all find new homes quickly as they look to showcase their skills with more playing time.
Whoever gets Johnson will add a player motivated to make an immediate impact. He was a popular prospect coming out of high school, and that should be the case in the transfer portal. Over the next few months, it will be interesting to see where Johnson chooses to write the next chapter of his baseball career.
