With the 2026 season now wrapped up for Mizzou Baseball, Kerrick Jackson & Co. currently find themselves navigating a heavy wave of departures. To date, a dozen Tigers have officially entered the portal.
The list of talent includes five pitchers and seven position players, featuring several notable names who saw extensive action this season. Names like Blaize Ward and Kaden Peer, alongside key players such as Chris Patterson and Sam Parker. For a detailed, player-by-player look at everyone who entered the portal, check out our complete offseason post here.
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New Talent Arises
Former Florida Gulf Coast University’s infielder Wilfred Gonzalez commits to the University of Missouri on Wednesday, June 3. | Photo Taken By FGCU Athletics
With that being said, the focus in Columbia is already shifting to the wave of exciting new talent coming in to play for the Tigers.
June 3
Leading the charge for the incoming transfers is Florida Gulf Coast University shortstop Wilfred Gonzalez, who officially became Mizzou’s first portal commitment on Wednesday, June 3. The Miami, Fla., Gonzalez brings an elite bat to the Tigers’ lineup after putting together a stellar season for the Eagles.
He managed to bat an impressive .323 while racking up 74 hits, 11 doubles, 2 home runs and 30 RBIs. As an incoming senior, Gonzalez provides Mizzou with a a heavy approach that will hopefully translate well against elite SEC arms.
Securing a capable infielder will be the first vital step in rebuilding from what has been lost. This ultimately proves that the Tigers are moving in the right direction to reload just as fast as they lose talent.
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June 8
The Tigers added to their pitching staff with the addition of the redshirt junior Carter DeGondea from Georgia Southern. He was heavily used last season by the Eagles this season, making 16 appearances and per team data, throwing the second-most innings on the team (58).
DeGondea finished his 2026 campaign with a 1-5 record and a 8.69 ERA over 14 starts. He struck out 57 batters including seven in his season-best performance against Troy on Mar. 28. DeGondea also allowed just one hit across five innings of work in that outing and conceded zero earned runs.
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Having lost a multitude of pitchers to the portal thus far, DeGondea provides an addition for Missouri to what has been a consistent subtraction of arms in the Tigers’ summer portal thus far.
June 10
The Tigers continue to thrive in the portal by locking down their third newest transfer commitment, New Mexico State junior first baseman and designated hitter Steve Solorzano.
Bringing a lethal bat and extensive arm to Columbia, Solorzano joins the squad after a memorable year with the Aggies, highlighted by a CUSA First Team selection in 2025. With over 132 career starts, he has proven to be an absolute weapon against opposing pitching, highlighted by a dominant 2026 season where he led his team at .341 with 78 hits, nine home runs and 51 RBIs.
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Solorzano’s 2026 Campaign: https://nmstatesports.com/sports/baseball/stats
As an added bonus, Solorzano made three pitching appearances where he tossed five innings out of the bullpen. By adding another producer right after securing an infielder and pitcher, the Tigers are sending a roaring message to the rest of the conference.
June 11
Arkansas High graduate Ty Waid is heading to Missouri to continue his baseball career, rejoining the SEC after a brief appearance at Arkansas and a couple years at the JUCO level.
The Tiger officially picked up the right-handed pitcher and utility player from Weatherford College on May 30th in the transfer portal (we didn’t see it until 6/11, apologies), following a notable 2026 season where Waid batted .368 with 28 home runs and 88 RBIs. His lethal ability at the plate combined with his valuable defensive was precisely what Mizzou needed as they continue to shape their current roster.
June 12: 2 additions
The Tigers’ offense took another massive strive forward with the addition of Javier Gorostola, who officially is Missouri’s second incoming transfer from FGCU this summer. Rejoining his former teammate Wilfred Gonzalez, Gorostola brings an elite, proven bat to the SEC after a dominant 2026 season where the All-ASUN First Team selection weaponized a .370 batting average alongside 81 hits, 13 home runs and 54 RBIs.
Beyond his offensive firepower, Gorostola is just as reliable with his glove, recording 48 assists and 21 putouts while splitting time as a catcher and infielder. His presence with Mizzou provides the Tigers with an immediate threat and a highly versatile defensive weapon.
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The second transfer addition for the Tigers was announced later in the afternoon. Ryan Marton, who pitched with the UNLV Rebels last season is a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher who announced his commitment to the Tigers program. In his 13 appearances last season, Marton struck out 22 batters, six of which came in the Rebels’ season finale game against San Diego State.
Marton in this same outing also pitched his season-high of innings (4.2) and strikeouts. All in all, the right-hander pitched 19 innings in 2026 with a 6.16 ERA and walked nine total batters.
June 15: 2 more additions
The Tigers picked up the commitment of Lipscomb transfer Cam Pruitt — who was named a Second Team All-ASUN member leading the team with a .357 batting average and 48 RBI.
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In the NCAA Starkville Regional, Pruitt went 3-6 at the plate with a double and a run scored in two games.
Anthony Diaz from the University of New Mexico was Mizzou’s second addition of the day — who hit .307 with 3 HRs and 31 RBI for the Lobos this season.
June 18
On June 18, the Tigers earned a commitment from Ethan Moore, who redshirted in the 2026 season for the Tennessee Volunteers. Moore was a highly rated prospect out of Illinois coming into his freshman year, the No. 5-ranked player and the No. 2-ranked shortstop in the state.
Moore still has four years of eligibility as the top 100 prospect in 2025 joins the Tigers for their upcoming season. He was a top-100 prospect for good reason, earning 2025 Class 4A All-State honors at Oak Park & River Forest High School. He was the No. 35-ranked shortstop in the nation according to Perfect Game
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June 24
Jadyn Furgason, a top-10 recruit in Missouri’s 2025 class marks another pitching addition for the Tigers in the transfer portal. The right-hander played his freshman season at Texas, with his only highlight in the Longhorns’ preseason scrimmage. He redshirted during the 2026 season.
June 26
The Tigers have landed another huge addition to its pitching staff with the commitment of Jacksonville State transfer Sam Schmidt. The right-handed pitcher has been a star for the Bristol Blues in the NECBL this summer, pitching a 1.23 ERA with 10 strikeouts in just 7.1 innings.
Armed with a diverse five-pitch mix, including his lethal four-seam fastball that tops out at 97 mph, Schmidt brings the heat to the SEC. He joins Mizzou for his fourth school, following previous stops at Troy, Northwest Florida State and Jax State, where he racked up 10 strikeouts during his 2026 campaign. His versatile arm will be key for the Tigers during their grueling season.
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June 30
Khamaree Thomas is coming off a strong sophomore year at Michigan State and will provide the Tigers a needed addition in the outfield, considering the loss of Kaden Peer to the portal. Thomas won the Steve Garvey Most Improved Player team award with the Spartans last year and for good reason.
In his freshman season in 2025, Thomas played just five games, starting one with a .167 batting average. His .319 batting average in his 2026 sophomore season also featured 58 hits, which put him third on the Spartans roster in both categories.
Thomas hit two homers and picked up 31 RBI in his bounce-back season and isn’t afraid to play some of the small ball style/aggressive base running identity that Mizzou used at times last season. Thomas led the Spartans in sacrifice bunts with six and also tallied eight stolen bases. 31 starts in center field also included a highlight reel catch against Bowling Green in a game that he picked up 3 RBI as well.
July 1: 2 additions
Mizzou’s latest roster pieces have local ties. Another Tiger with elite JUCO experience is coming to Columbia courtesy of the commitment of St. Louis native Adam Kilburn. Making the leap from San Jacinto CC, Kilburn joins Ty Waid as the second junior college standout to join the team. The righty’s time on the mound was highlighted by 15 strikeouts over 14.0 innings in 2026, proving more hope for the Tigers through another tough SEC schedule.
The Tigers are bringing in another local talent back home with the addition of St. Peters native Charlie Wortham. Originally entering Mississippi State as a true freshman out of De Smet Jesuit High School, Perfect Game ranked him as the number one catching prospect in Missouri. At State, however, he was one of three catchers on the roster, resulting in a redshirt and a necessary change in scenery. Wortham enters Mizzou hungry to weaponize on his second year of eligibility. Wortham is the Tigers’ third pickup from an SEC team.
July 3:
Kerrick Jackson and the staff got a big transfer portal commitment with the addition of High Point transfer, catcher/DH Seojun Oh.
Oh led High point with a .351 batting average and was named the Big South Player of the Year. High Point finished first in the Big South regular season but were eliminated in their conference tournament. Per Eli Hoff, other SEC programs were interested and the Tigers won the recruiting battle.
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July 29
The Tigers secured a massive pick-up on the recruiting trail with a commitment from incoming freshman Myles Ross, who officially flipped his original pledge from Texas Tech. Ranked as a top-11 prospect out of the state of Kansas City, Kan. for the class of 2026, Ross brings a huge dynamic to Columbia with his ability to switch-hit at the plate.
His defensive versatility makes him an immediate luxury for the team, possessing the range and arm strength to throw from across the infield at shortstop, second base, third base and even the outfield. By locking down this key player, the Tigers are adding an elite athlete to the roster who can alter the game on both sides of the batter’s box.
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