MM 6.2: Dual athlete Bud Coombs enters transfer portal

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Bud Coombs of the Maryland Terrapins hits the ball during an NCAA baseball game at Bainton Field in Piscataway, United States, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images

Maryland baseball’s mass exodus continued Monday as one of its most talented freshman joined more than 15 teammates in entering the transfer portal.

Bud Coombs, a native of Mechanicsville, Maryland, entered the transfer portal. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining after hitting .360 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs.

TRANSFER: Maryland outfielder (and wide receiver) Bud Coombs has entered the portal. Missed most of the season due to injury, but was an elite recruiter. True centerfield tools.

No. 31 ranked prospect for the 2028 Draft.

PROFILEpic.twitter.com/TFzAeHJ14s

— Over-Slot Baseball (@OverSlot_) June 1, 2026

Coombs committed to Maryland as a dual-sport athlete. He never featured for Maryland football after suffering a season-ending injury last summer, and given the timing of his transfer portal entry, it appears all but certain he will not play for the Terps in the fall.

According to reporting from Inside the Black and Gold, Coombs is expected to enter the portal as a baseball-only player. He will not look to play football at another school.

For right now, this leaves the Dirty Terps in a difficult spot as a program. More than half the roster has departed, and 10 incoming freshmen will not be enough to fill the gaps.

Here's a look at Maryland's growing list of transfer exits with the portal officially opening earlier today. The Terps have 20 players already in, losing over half their roster.

Several potential program cornerstones depart, including two likely weekend starters. pic.twitter.com/E007o8pMGC

— Dylan Schmidt (@DylanSchmidt_05) June 1, 2026

In other news​

Maryland linebacker Daniel Wingate and punter Bryce McFerson were named preseason first-team all-Big Ten members Monday.

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Daniel Wingate was named Preseason First Team All-Big Ten by @AthlonSports. pic.twitter.com/KmYhKyid4u

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) June 1, 2026

’ @BryceMcferson was named Preseason First Team All-Big Ten by @AthlonSports. pic.twitter.com/PNMCmw2nIc

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) June 1, 2026

Incoming Maryland women’s basketball freshman Jordyn Jackson made Team USA’s U18 roster.

Congrats to Jordyn Jackson on making the USA Basketball U18 roster! pic.twitter.com/JdxAruxVnM

— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) June 1, 2026

Maryland golfers Will Gregware and Emil Riegger were named to the all-region team.

Congrats to Will Gregware and Emil Riegger for making the Division I PING All-Region Team!

https://t.co/gjGksq575vpic.twitter.com/laCEVocBeq

— Maryland Men's Golf (@TerpsMGolf) May 30, 2026

Former Maryland football head coach Ralph Friedgen is on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame.

Ralph Friedgen has been named to the 2027 @NFFNetwork College Football Hall of Fame ballot! ️

https://t.co/o73FsHk7Lspic.twitter.com/Q49uwSSYAI

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) June 1, 2026

Former Maryland women’s lacrosse defender Maddy Sterling debuted for the Maryland Charm in the WLL over the weekend.

Maddy’s pro debut! pic.twitter.com/kSKOUPai3O

— Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) June 1, 2026

Three-star wide receiver Anthony “AJ” Henderson Jr. committed to Maryland football Friday — well, to “Maryland University” at least…

Cool to see: the newest Maryland pledge shared the moment he announced his commitment on Friday night

IG/simplyy.ant https://t.co/496lCgJCQtpic.twitter.com/GqcuZOWIpc

— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) June 2, 2026

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