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Valentin Enters Transfer Portal, Third Gamecock Loss
31 May
Summary
- Alex Valentin entered the transfer portal on Saturday.
- This is the third player to leave Columbia this offseason.
- Valentin has one season of eligibility remaining.
Carolina baseball faces another transfer portal departure as left-handed pitcher Alex Valentin announced his intentions to enter on Saturday. This marks the third player from Columbia to enter the portal this offseason. Valentin joined the Gamecocks last year via the transfer portal.
During the recent season, Valentin made 21 appearances, including eight starts. He recorded a 5.19 ERA, a 1-5 win-loss record, four saves, and a career-high 59 strikeouts over 52 innings. Previously, he played for Nova Southeastern and Texas State.
Valentin joins teammates Josh Gunther and Dawson Harman in the transfer portal. Harman, a third baseman, announced his departure Friday, citing the recent coaching change. The NCAA transfer portal officially opens June 1 and closes June 30.
Several members of the Gamecocks coaching staff, including Monte Lee, pitching coach Terry Rooney, and assistant coach John Hendry, were dismissed recently, signaling a significant program rebuild.
