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07-07-2025
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Georgia Tech Baseball Reloads Through Transfer Portal Surge
Georgia Tech Baseball Reloads Through Transfer Portal Surge originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Georgia Tech named James Ramsey its new head baseball coach, few expected the former ACC Player of the Year to hit the transfer portal running. But less than a month into the offseason, Ramsey has made it clear: the rebuild isn't coming, it's already underway. Advertisement Despite initially signaling that major changes weren't necessary, Ramsey dove headfirst into the portal and emerged with impact players who could reshape Tech's 2025 campaign. For a program looking to bounce back to national relevance, these calculated moves offer hope and intrigue, and fans should take notice. The first splash came with power-hitting infielder Ryan Zuckerman, a standout at Pittsburgh. Zuckerman led the Panthers with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs last season, bringing a much-needed slugging presence to the middle of the lineup. His bat is expected to slot into a power-hitting role vacated by departing veterans and could be a day-one starter at third base. On the mound, Ramsey added Justin Shadek, a battle-tested starter from Rutgers. While his 7.78 ERA might not raise eyebrows, context matters. Shadek made 15 starts and pitched at least five innings in six of his final seven appearances, a sign of reliability for a Georgia Tech staff that struggled with depth and consistency in 2024. If Ramsey can help him refine his control, Shadek could be a valuable innings-eater in ACC play. Adding an extra layer of drama is the arrival of Cade Brown, a former top recruit and Georgia Bulldog. Brown saw limited action in Athens but still carries upside. The 2024 high school standout batted just .171, but his elite pedigree and raw tools give Tech a developmental project worth investing in, especially sweet considering he's coming from across enemy lines. Advertisement ACC Baseball logo during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field.© Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Each of these moves addresses a different roster gap, power, pitching depth, and athleticism and collectively, they signal Ramsey's vision: a modernized, aggressive Georgia Tech squad with the talent to compete immediately. Georgia Tech fans have seen stars rise and fall at Russ Chandler Stadium, but there's a renewed energy now. And while the season is still months away, the foundation is already shifting. The Yellow Jackets may be quiet in the headlines, but this transfer class could make a loud statement come spring. Keep your eyes on The Flats, Ramsey's era has officially begun. Related: Jeffar Jean-Noel Reveals Why Georgia Tech Was His Top School (Exclusive) This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Purify hits HR to power #9 Clemson past Pitt, 11-2
PITTSBURGH (Clemson SID) – No. 9 Clemson scored in five of the first six innings in its 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh at Charles L. Cost Field on Friday afternoon. The Tigers, who took a 2-0 lead in the series, improved to 40-15 overall and 17-12 in the ACC. The Panthers fell to 27-25 overall and 10-19 in ACC play. Cam Cannarella extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a leadoff single in the first inning and scored on Collin Priest's sacrifice fly. Jack Crighton scored on a wild pitch in the second inning, then Cannarella flared a two-out single to score a run. Jarren Purify followed with a two-run homer, his sixth of the year. The Tigers added two runs in the third inning, capped by TP Wentworth's two-out, run-scoring double, to build a 7-0 lead. Ryan Zuckerman belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning to put Pittsburgh on the scoreboard, then Wentworth responded with a two-run single in the fifth inning. In the sixth inning, back-to-back doubles by Josh Paino and Dominic Listi scored a run, then Listi scored on a wild pitch. Tiger starter Drew Titsworth (5-1) earned the win by tying his career-long outing with 6.0 innings pitched. He allowed five hits, two runs and two walks with four strikeouts. Jacob McGovern pitched 3.0 innings to record his first career save. Panther starter Kyle Demi (0-3) suffered the loss, as he yielded five runs on five hits in 1.2 innings pitched. The series and regular season conclude Saturday at 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
