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The College World Series is underway in Omaha, but the Oregon Ducks are watching from Eugene. After falling short against Texas in the Austin Super Regional, the Ducks began their offseason earlier than they had hoped, and some big decisions are already being made.
Right-handed pitcher Collin Clarke entered the transfer portal on Saturday, according to MLB Draft scouting outlet Over-Slot Baseball. Clarke, a two-year starter for the Ducks, spent most of the 2026 season as the Saturday starter for Oregon.
He thrived at first in the weekend rotation, tossing at least six innings in six of his first eight starts. However, teams barreled him up often, especially toward the end of the season.
Clarke was demoted to the bullpen after a rough outing on the road against UCLA. The junior arm finished the season with a 4.92 ERA and made five appearances out of the bullpen to end the season. His fiery demeanor on the mound routinely irked Oregon's opponents, but Clarke backed it up with 151 strikeouts over his three-year career with the Ducks.
Clarke throws five pitches, but primarily uses a low-90s fastball and a slider with some decent movement. Despite a rough season in Eugene, Clarke has some professional potential and will have to decide this summer whether or not he will sign with an MLB organization or transfer for his senior season.
The news of Clarke's intention to leave the program marks the third departure for the Ducks this offseason, but the first with real playing time last season. Infielder Tyler Holley and catcher Blake Sandvik have also entered the portal.
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Right-handed pitcher Collin Clarke entered the transfer portal on Saturday, according to MLB Draft scouting outlet Over-Slot Baseball. Clarke, a two-year starter for the Ducks, spent most of the 2026 season as the Saturday starter for Oregon.
He thrived at first in the weekend rotation, tossing at least six innings in six of his first eight starts. However, teams barreled him up often, especially toward the end of the season.
Clarke was demoted to the bullpen after a rough outing on the road against UCLA. The junior arm finished the season with a 4.92 ERA and made five appearances out of the bullpen to end the season. His fiery demeanor on the mound routinely irked Oregon's opponents, but Clarke backed it up with 151 strikeouts over his three-year career with the Ducks.
Clarke throws five pitches, but primarily uses a low-90s fastball and a slider with some decent movement. Despite a rough season in Eugene, Clarke has some professional potential and will have to decide this summer whether or not he will sign with an MLB organization or transfer for his senior season.
The news of Clarke's intention to leave the program marks the third departure for the Ducks this offseason, but the first with real playing time last season. Infielder Tyler Holley and catcher Blake Sandvik have also entered the portal.
Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon Ducks lose pitcher Collin Clarke to transfer portal
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