Mississippi State Adds Memphis RHP Via Transfer Portal

Mississippi State baseball has added former Memphis Tigers right-handed pitcher Landon Gartman through the transfer portal, as he announced Wednesday morning.

"Blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Mississippi State University! #HailState," Gartman tweeted.

Gartman went 7-1 with the Tigers, posting a 3.56 ERA, giving up 54 hits, 34 runs, 29 walks and striking out 94 batters over 86.0 innings en route to being named AAC Newcomer Pitcher of the Year. Against Mississippi State this past season, he pitched a total of four scoreless innings.

Gartman spent two seasons at Pearl River Community College after catching attention at Enterprise Attendance Center. He didn't see a lot of action in 2020, but as a sophomore, he pitched to a 1.95 ERA, striking out 81 batters of 60 innings. but struck out 81 batters in 60 innings as a sophomore, pitching to a 1.95 ERA. He was named the NJCAA Division II pitcher of the year for that 2021 performance.

The move marks just one of what is expected to be several acquisitions through the transfer portal by head coach Chris Lemonis and Co. ahead of next season.