have no idea what any of this means, other than it's another average season coming up. Don't think it's 100% accurate.
Who’s in, out this offseason for OSU baseball?
STILLWATER — Even with key components of a stout lineup set to return, Oklahoma State’s baseball team will look to a strong signing class and the transfer portal to boost the roster this summer.
The Cowboys went 41-20 and won a share of the regular-season Big 12 title this spring. They made it to the conference title game as well before hosting a NCAA Regional Tournament in O’Brate Stadium for a second straight season.
But that was where the season stopped.
First baseman David Mendham and right-handed pitchers Ben Abram and Bayden Root all exhausted their eligibility and will not return next season. OSU could also lose righty Juaron Watts-Brown, two-way star Nolan McLean and star second baseman Roc Riggio to the MLB Draft next month. Coach Josh Holliday and Co. are tasked with filling those losses and retooling to make an even deeper run next season.
Here is a look at the roster movement for the Cowboys this summer:
Incoming players for OSU baseball
Here is a look at each player the Cowboys have received commitments from through the transfer portal or junior college:
Robert Cranz, RHP, Wichita State
A 6-foot-3 reliever, Cranz had a strong sophomore season with the Shockers. In 19 appearances he was 1-3 with a 3.98 ERA and a save. He allowed 29 hits and struck out 43 while walking just 12 in 31 2/3 innings. He did appear twice against the Cowboys, allowing three total runs. A Keller (Texas) High product, Cranz adds solid depth to a bullpen that was at times a weakness in the spring.
Lane Forsythe, IF, Mississippi State.
A talented shortstop, Forsythe spent the past three seasons with the Bulldogs and started 130 of 145 games. His best season was his freshman year when he started 58 games at shortstop and was named to the College World Series All-Tournament team as Mississippi State won the national championship. Last season, he batted .248 with two home runs, 14 RBIs and four stolen bases. Known primarily for his glove, Forsythe could help solidify the middle of the infield should the Cowboys lose both Riggio and shortstop Marcus Brown to the MLB Draft.
Sam Garcia, LHP, High Point
The 6-foot-3 lefty had a strong finish to his sophomore season, joining High Point’s weekend rotation in late March and posting one of the best earned-run averages in the Big South. Garcia had a 1.94 ERA in 16 games, including eight starts, which was second in the conference. He led the conference with just 13 walks. His 0.98 WHIP was second in the Big South and ranked 19th nationally. Garcia helps fill a huge need for the Cowboys’ rotation. He could slot in for a weekend spot or bounce around as needed.
Bryson Hudgens, RHP, McNeese State
A talented right-hander, Hudgens missed the majority of the spring while recovering from Tommy John surgery. But when he returned, he was impressive. He allowed just five earned runs and posted a 2.81 ERA while throwing 16 innings over five starts. He struck out 11 and walked three while allowing a .246 opponents’ batting average. Like Garcia, Hudgens could slide into the weekend rotation for the Cowboys, who likely return only Carson Benge from that group.
2023 Oklahoma State baseball signing class
Here is a list of graduating high school seniors and junior college players who have signed with the Cowboys: Name, School, Pos.
Charlie Carter, Little Rock (Ark.) Christian HS, C
Xavier Casserilla, Seminole State, INF
Max Galvin, Miami Dade (Fla.) Junior College, OF
Brian Holiday, Central Florida Junior College, RHP
Cole Johnson, Lake Travis (Texas) HS, 1B/OF
Blake Julius, Mansfield Legacy (Texas) HS, RHP
Max Knight, Bixby, LHP
Donovan LaSalle, Barbe (La.) HS, OF/INF
Austin Lemon, Heritage Hall, OF
Avery Ortiz, Tulsa Union, INF
Kyler Proctor, Silo, INF
Kollin Ritchie, Atoka, INF
Weston Rouse, Fort Gibson, LHP
Addison Smith, Liberty (Mo.) HS, INF
Tate Smith, Eaton (Colo.) HS, RHP
Outgoing players for OSU baseball
Here is a look at each OSU player with eligibility remaining who entered the transfer portal:
Michael Benzor, LHP
A 6-foot-4 freshman, Benzor developed into a situational lefty out of the bullpen late in the season. He made 13 appearances and posted a 9.82 ERA in 7 1⁄ 3 innings.
Luke Fernandez, RHP
A freshman from Georgia, Fernandez did not appear in a game last season.
Brant Hogue, LHP (Iowa)
An Iowa Western Community College transfer a year ago, Hogue made just three relief appearances before an elbow injury ended his season. He did not allow a run but only recorded two outs.
Kade Shatwell, RHP
A former Edmond Santa Fe star, Shatwell appeared from the bullpen in just three games as a true freshman last spring. He allowed three runs in 2 2⁄ 3 innings, but did have a scoreless outing against Arkansas in the season’s opening weekend.
Manning West, RHP
A 6-foot-6 pitcher from Georgia, West did not appear in a game last season as a true freshman.
Who’s in, out this offseason for OSU baseball?
STILLWATER — Even with key components of a stout lineup set to return, Oklahoma State’s baseball team will look to a strong signing class and the transfer portal to boost the roster this summer.
The Cowboys went 41-20 and won a share of the regular-season Big 12 title this spring. They made it to the conference title game as well before hosting a NCAA Regional Tournament in O’Brate Stadium for a second straight season.
But that was where the season stopped.
First baseman David Mendham and right-handed pitchers Ben Abram and Bayden Root all exhausted their eligibility and will not return next season. OSU could also lose righty Juaron Watts-Brown, two-way star Nolan McLean and star second baseman Roc Riggio to the MLB Draft next month. Coach Josh Holliday and Co. are tasked with filling those losses and retooling to make an even deeper run next season.
Here is a look at the roster movement for the Cowboys this summer:
Incoming players for OSU baseball
Here is a look at each player the Cowboys have received commitments from through the transfer portal or junior college:
Robert Cranz, RHP, Wichita State
A 6-foot-3 reliever, Cranz had a strong sophomore season with the Shockers. In 19 appearances he was 1-3 with a 3.98 ERA and a save. He allowed 29 hits and struck out 43 while walking just 12 in 31 2/3 innings. He did appear twice against the Cowboys, allowing three total runs. A Keller (Texas) High product, Cranz adds solid depth to a bullpen that was at times a weakness in the spring.
Lane Forsythe, IF, Mississippi State.
A talented shortstop, Forsythe spent the past three seasons with the Bulldogs and started 130 of 145 games. His best season was his freshman year when he started 58 games at shortstop and was named to the College World Series All-Tournament team as Mississippi State won the national championship. Last season, he batted .248 with two home runs, 14 RBIs and four stolen bases. Known primarily for his glove, Forsythe could help solidify the middle of the infield should the Cowboys lose both Riggio and shortstop Marcus Brown to the MLB Draft.
Sam Garcia, LHP, High Point
The 6-foot-3 lefty had a strong finish to his sophomore season, joining High Point’s weekend rotation in late March and posting one of the best earned-run averages in the Big South. Garcia had a 1.94 ERA in 16 games, including eight starts, which was second in the conference. He led the conference with just 13 walks. His 0.98 WHIP was second in the Big South and ranked 19th nationally. Garcia helps fill a huge need for the Cowboys’ rotation. He could slot in for a weekend spot or bounce around as needed.
Bryson Hudgens, RHP, McNeese State
A talented right-hander, Hudgens missed the majority of the spring while recovering from Tommy John surgery. But when he returned, he was impressive. He allowed just five earned runs and posted a 2.81 ERA while throwing 16 innings over five starts. He struck out 11 and walked three while allowing a .246 opponents’ batting average. Like Garcia, Hudgens could slide into the weekend rotation for the Cowboys, who likely return only Carson Benge from that group.
2023 Oklahoma State baseball signing class
Here is a list of graduating high school seniors and junior college players who have signed with the Cowboys: Name, School, Pos.
Charlie Carter, Little Rock (Ark.) Christian HS, C
Xavier Casserilla, Seminole State, INF
Max Galvin, Miami Dade (Fla.) Junior College, OF
Brian Holiday, Central Florida Junior College, RHP
Cole Johnson, Lake Travis (Texas) HS, 1B/OF
Blake Julius, Mansfield Legacy (Texas) HS, RHP
Max Knight, Bixby, LHP
Donovan LaSalle, Barbe (La.) HS, OF/INF
Austin Lemon, Heritage Hall, OF
Avery Ortiz, Tulsa Union, INF
Kyler Proctor, Silo, INF
Kollin Ritchie, Atoka, INF
Weston Rouse, Fort Gibson, LHP
Addison Smith, Liberty (Mo.) HS, INF
Tate Smith, Eaton (Colo.) HS, RHP
Outgoing players for OSU baseball
Here is a look at each OSU player with eligibility remaining who entered the transfer portal:
Michael Benzor, LHP
A 6-foot-4 freshman, Benzor developed into a situational lefty out of the bullpen late in the season. He made 13 appearances and posted a 9.82 ERA in 7 1⁄ 3 innings.
Luke Fernandez, RHP
A freshman from Georgia, Fernandez did not appear in a game last season.
Brant Hogue, LHP (Iowa)
An Iowa Western Community College transfer a year ago, Hogue made just three relief appearances before an elbow injury ended his season. He did not allow a run but only recorded two outs.
Kade Shatwell, RHP
A former Edmond Santa Fe star, Shatwell appeared from the bullpen in just three games as a true freshman last spring. He allowed three runs in 2 2⁄ 3 innings, but did have a scoreless outing against Arkansas in the season’s opening weekend.
Manning West, RHP
A 6-foot-6 pitcher from Georgia, West did not appear in a game last season as a true freshman.
