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May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Dalton Reeves (44) celebrates his three run hone run in the third inning against the LSU Tigers during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Gamecocks Make Baseball America's Early Top 25 Rankings

Coming in at #17, South Carolina has all the pieces to compete for Omaha next season.

Gamecocks Make Baseball America's Early Top 25 Rankings

Coming in at #17, South Carolina has all the pieces to compete for Omaha next season.

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Apr 5, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (41) gestures to the dugout after hitting a single during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

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Former South Carolina Gamecock Brings Stellar Defense and Experience to the Mets

Former South Carolina Gamecock and now New York Met brings stellar defense and experience to his new ball club.

Jul 7, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Whit Merrifield (9) after an inning against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park.

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Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield signs with Braves

Former South Carolina standout Whit Merrifield signed with the Atlanta Braves for the rest of the 2024 season after Ozzie Albies' injury

South Carolina head baseball coach Paul Mainieri Enjoys his new dugout / Photo - South Carolina Athletics

Gamecocks Adds JUCO Pitcher to 2025 Roster

Aydin Palmer is the 5th left hander and 8th pitcher new head coach Paul Mainieri has added since taking over.

South Carolina signee PJ Morlando / Photo - USC Athletics

MLB Draft Recap: Where did the Gamecocks Land, and What's Next?

South Carolina saw six players come off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft, opening the door to possible returns.

May 23 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Cole Messina (19) celebrates his grand slam against LSU at the Hoover Met during the SEC Tournament.

Colorado Rockies Select Cole Messina in the Third Round

After a consensus All-American season that included the 2024 Johnny Bench Award, Messina now takes his talents to Colorado.

Jul 14, 2024; Ft. Worth, TX, USA; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces Minnesota Twins draft pick Travis Bazzana as the first pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at Cowtown Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins Select PJ Morlando with the 16th Overall Pick

PJ Morlando is the best overall player in the country in the class of 2024.

Gamecocks catcher Cole Messina (19) with a base hit in the top of the first inning in Game 1 of NCAA Super Regionals, Friday, June 9, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat South Carolina 5-4. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Get Ready for the 2024 MLB Draft

The first 74 picks of the 2024 MLB Draft will take place on Sunday live on MLB Network, ESPN, MLB.com, and the MLB app.

May 23, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Cole Messina (19) celebrates a two RBI single against the LSU Tigers during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

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South Carolina Gamecocks Preview for First Round of 2024 MLB Draft

A look into who from South Carolina could be a first round pick in the 2024 MLB draft.

Jul 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Commissioner Rob Manfred announces San Francisco Giants pick Bryce Eldridge during the first round of the MLB Draft at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Gamecocks Baseball Signee Projected to be Selected in the First Round of MLB Draft

ESPN's Kylie McDaniel projected Morlando to the Phillies at pick 27 on Sunday night's draft.

May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Roman Kimball (2) pitches against the LSU Tigers during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Gamecocks Baseball Shows Out in Baseball America's Draft Rankings

The final rankings have South Carolina tied for second with eight players in the top 500 prospects.

South Carolina coach Paul Mainieri Meets his Roster after being hired by the Gamecocks.

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South Carolina Baseball Roster Receiving Revamping From Paul Mainieri

South Carolina's Roster Receiving Revamping Under Paul Mainieri

LSU base runner Hayden Travinski is out at home as Texas A&M catcher Max Kaufer holds onto the throw on a safety squeeze play during the SEC Tournament elimination game Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Hoover Met.

South Carolina Adds Catcher from National Championship Runner Up

Max Kaufer commits to South Carolina after entering the transfer portal following the 2024 season.

Clemson sophomore Nolan Nawrocki (2) makes a play at first base during the top of the seventh inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in a game that resulted in a 5-4 win against South Carolina in Clemson Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Gamecocks Baseball Adds Commitment from In-State Rival

Nolan Nawrocki is the second Tiger to join the Gamecocks.

May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Garrett Gainey (40) gets set to pitch in the booth of the tenth inning against the LSU Tigers during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Gamecocks Baseball Reliever Enters Transfer Portal

The pitcher out of the class of 2022 performed well in his first two seasons with the Gamecocks.

May 21 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina hitter Ethan Petry celebrates his solo homer in the third inning agains Alabama at the Hoover Met on the opening day of the SEC Tournament. The Gamecocks hit three homers in the inning including a grand slam.

Ethan Petry Poised for a Dominant Season?

Petry, through three games, is 7-10 at the plate with two home runs. D1 Baseball's second overall prospect for the 2025 MLB Draft is showing out early in Cape Cod.

May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks utility Ethan Petry (20) greets catcher Cole Messina (19) after both scored on a single by infielder Parker Noland (11) during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

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South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina Wins Johnny Bench Award

South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina wins 2024 Johnny Bench award.

May 22 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina players including pitcher Garrett Gainey and catcher Cole Messina celebrate after the Gamecocks held on for a 6-5 win over Arkansas at the Hoover Met during the SEC Tournament.

South Carolina Baseball Poaches Pitcher from SEC Rival

Evans is the second SEC pitcher to join the Gamecocks this offseason.

Jackson Charlie Meglio is greeted at the plate as he crosses the plate with a home run. Jackson Memorial defeats Central Regional 11-2 in Ocean County Baseball Final at Toms River on June 8, 2022.

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South Carolina Baseball Lands Commitment from Campbell Transfer

Charlie Meglio comes over from Campbell University after an impressive freshman season.

Cole Messina Named Consensus All-American

After his on the field efforts for the Gamecocks, Messina becomes the second consecutive Gamecock to be a consensus All-American.

Clemson freshman Nathan Hall (22) catches a fly ball during a game against Georgia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

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Former Clemson Outfielder Nathan Hall Commits to South Carolina

Paul Mainieri and his staff continue to overhaul the roster by adding Clemson transfer Nathan Hall.

Tennessee white team's Wyatt Evans (26) pitches during the Tennessee baseball intrasquad scrimmage for the Orange & White World Series at Smokies Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

South Carolina Baseball Lands Transfer Commitment from SEC Rival

Wyatt Evans returns to his home state team after entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

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South Carolina's Cole Messina Projected as Second Round Pick for MLB Draft

South Carolina Gamecock Cole Messina has been projected as a second-round pick for the 2024 MLB Draft.

People attend the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 21, 2023.

South Carolina Commit Named Standout at MLB Draft Combine

PJ Morlando was listed as one of the day one standouts of the MLB Draft Combine for his performance in the batting cage.

April 17, 2011; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks mascot Sir Big Spur prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Carolina Stadium. Gamecocks won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Gamecocks land JUCO Infielder Jase Woita

Former Kansas City Kansas Community College infielder, Jase Woita, is the second transfer added under new Gamecocks head coach Paul Mainieri.