Three Mississippi State Baseball Freshmen Reportedly Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Three Mississippi State baseball freshmen reportedly entered the switch portal on Friday. 

Based on D1Baseball.com, Bulldogs left-handed pitcher Tayler Montiel, catcher Grey Bane and outfielder Revy Higgins III are all actively exploring a change of surroundings after redshirting throughout the 2022 season.

Montiel initially dedicated to the Bulldogs over the likes of Alabama, Tennessee and Duke, impressing a number of applications together with his 7-2 senior document and a couple of.59 ERA at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.) the place he was named the No. 28 prospect in Tennessee by Excellent Sport. Whatever the truth Montiel is leaving, the Bulldogs needs to be anticipated to usher in some transfers as they work although pitching points.

Bane noticed motion at Lewisburg Excessive College (Miss.) earlier than finally signing with Mississippi State, selecting the Bulldogs over Arkansas, Memphis and Ole Miss. He was the No. 19-rated participant within the state of Mississippi by Excellent Sport, hitting .350 as a senior with 12 doubles and residential run to go together with 25 RBI. With Bane’s departure and usually trying on the catcher place, 2022 recruit Ross Highfill will likely be a reputation to look at.

Higgins, who performed out his early profession at Oxford Excessive College (Ala.) was the No. 14-ranked Alabama prospect as a recruit and was additionally the No. 1 outfielder within the state, in response to Excellent Sport. As a senior, he hit .407 with 20 doubles, six triples and 7 dwelling runs, driving in 45 runs and stealing 29 bases. With Kellum Clark and Brad Cumbest within the nook outfield, it appears unlikely Higgins would have been in a position to persistently break into the lineup in Starkville.