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USA Today
4 days ago
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Florida baseball earns two transfer commitments
Florida baseball earns two transfer commitments Super Regionals haven't even been played and the transfer portal is already running wild in college baseball. The Florida Gators added a pair of commitments from the portal on Thursday, kicking off what should be a busy cycle for the Orange and Blue. Notre Dame right-hander Ricky Reeth and Wabash Valley (JUCO) catcher AJ Malzone are the newest Gators. Florida has also already lost players from its 2025 roster. Left-handed reliever Jacob Gomberg was the first of likely several departures from a squad that came up short in many ways. Let's take a closer look at both new players and what their roles might be with the team. Notre Dame RHP Ricky Reeth A Windermere, Florida native who played high school ball at West Orange, 6-foot-4, 190-pound Ricky Reeth has provided Notre Dame with three years of solid relief work out. Reeth's numbers have improved each year. His ERA dropped from 6.46 over 15.1 innings in 2023 to a 5.21 over 48.1 innings a season ago. He followed that up with a 4.31 this season, and the K rate has climbed above 21% while keeping the walk rate at 6%. He has a fastball that can sit anywhere from 89-93 mph and top out at 94. His main secondary pitch is a low-80s sweeping slider, and he also uses a high-70s changeup. Florida struggled to figure out the hierarchy of its bullpen this year, going with a closer-by-committee at one point. Reeth might not be the closer for Florida next year, but he's a stable, veteran presence in the bullpen, assuming Jake Clemente leaves for the draft. Reeth could also be a vital piece of recruiting fellow Notre Dame transfer and battery mate Carson Tinney. Wabash Valley College (JUCO) C AJ Malzone One of the primary objectives Florida has in this transfer cycle is to replenish the catchers' room. Brody Donay and Luke Heyman can and likely will leave for the MLB draft, and Florida has JUCO transfer Cole Bullen and rising redshirt freshman Brock Clayton left behind the dish. Bullen might be gone too after four years of college ball, but the point stands that Florida needs catchers. Enter AJ Malzone out of Wabash Valley (Illinois), who batted .347 with 10 home runs and 58 RBI last season en route to an all-conference and all-region nod. Malzone flashed some speed with 13 stolen bases and walked (36) more than he struck out (35). Transfer Season Just Getting Started These early additions are important to help fill out Florida's roster, but the Gators are looking to fill several key spots that neither Malzone nor Reeth addresses. Bobby Boser and Colby Shelton are both likely to depart, opening the door for a left-side infielder to join the roster. Brendan Lawson could move to one of those positions, especially if Donay drops catching and sticks at first base. Still, the Gators are in the market for a starting shortstop or third baseman — Dayton freshman Rylan Lujo is a potential add up that alley. With Clemente and Coppola also in the draft mix, Florida needs left-handed arms and a Sunday starter. Reeth is good right-handed bullpen depth, but he's not going five innings every weekend in the SEC. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame baseball loses Ricky Reeth and Justin Mayes to the transfer portal
Notre Dame baseball loses Ricky Reeth and Justin Mayes to the transfer portal Notre Dame pitchers Ricky Reeth and Justin Mayes have entered the transfer portal. It was a solid season for Notre Dame pitcher Ricky Reeth, as he made a team leading 22 appearances with a 4-2 record, but with the Irish missing out on the NCAA Tournament, he opted to move on to the transfer portal according to Irish Sports Daily's Matt Freeman. The right-hander pitched 48 innings to a 4.31 ERA, with 43 strikeouts on the year. Reeth was second on the team with three saves, but the usage wasn't enough to keep him around. He will have one season remaining to play college baseball, as the Florida native could look to play closer to home. The other pitcher who opted to leave was Justin Mayes, as the lefty appeared in 13 games with a 13.50 ERA in just 7.1 innings. Also a Florida native, the rising third-year player will look to find a new home where he can make a bigger impact. It's unfortunate that the Irish are losing some depth along their pitching staff, but that is how any sport now operates with the transfer portal. We wish both Ricky and Justin the best at their next destinations.
USA Today
21-05-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame baseball upset in ACC Tournament casting doubt on its NCAA Tournament hopes
Notre Dame baseball upset in ACC Tournament casting doubt on its NCAA Tournament hopes For the third time in four games, Notre Dame baseball fell to Boston College, this one being the toughest one to swallow. The Irish are fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but this 5-4 loss throws a wrench into the situation. Had Notre Dame prevailed, they would have gotten another solid victory and pushed the committee to include them in the field. Now, they'll have to wait and see. Starting pitcher Rory Fox gave it his all, going six innings while allowing 4 runs with nine strikeouts. Reliever Ricky Reeth pitched two clean innings, but Tobey McDonough couldn't keep the Eagles off the scoreboard in the top of the tenth. Shortstop Estevan Moreno hit a homer and scored two runs, while outfielder Jared Zimbardo had three hits. The Irish ended the regular season with a 32-21 record. Notre Dame will now have to wait and see how the rest of this week plays out, as they'll hope their season hasn't come to an end. They'll find out their fate on Sunday afternoon.
