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UNC baseball made it to the final game of the 2026 season at the College World Series.
Despite finishing with 54 wins to match the third-most victories in program history, there’s no rest for coach Scott Forbes and the Tar Heels as they look ahead to 2027.
As UNC chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part of roster building. In their last two CWS appearances, the Tar Heels have been able to turn portal additions into valuable pieces that paved the road to Omaha.
TOP PRIORITIES: What will UNC baseball roster look like in 2027? Top priorities for Tar Heels
WILL UNC EVENTUALLY WIN TITLE?: The scene after UNC baseball gets heartbreak in America's heartland at College World Series
Here are the Tar Heels’ moves in the transfer portal ahead of the 2027 season. Follow live updates:
The latest UNC baseball moves via the transfer portal:
Virginia Tech right-handed pitcher Preston Crowl announced his commitment to the Tar Heels with a social media post on Thursday, June 25. The junior produced a 4-2 record and 6.05 ERA in 64 appearances and 96 ⅔ innings across three seasons with the Hokies. He had a career-best 48 strikeouts and five saves in 2026.
UNC Asheville utility player/catcher Blaize Johnson announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on June 24. The Kernersville native had a .339 batting average, along with 109 hits, 29 doubles, 17 home runs and 76 RBIs in two seasons with the Bulldogs. He started all 51 games as a sophomore, logging a .346 batting average, 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Cal State Northridge right-handed pitcher James Voorhies announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on June 18 during UNC’s run at the College World Series. As a freshman, Voorhies had a 4.3 record and 3.16 ERA in 17 appearances and 42 ⅔ innings. He also picked up five saves, along with 46 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .180 batting average.
William & Mary shortstop Jamie Laskofski is projected to be a starter for the Tar Heels. Laskofski committed to UNC on June 6 via social media. The sophomore infielder was named the 2026 CAA Player of the Year, producing a .357 batting average, 119 runs, 149 hits, 23 doubles, 9 triples, 15 home runs and 87 RBIs. He also drew 66 walks and had 48 stolen bases.
On June 3, Maryland catcher Devin Russell announced his commitment to UNC via social media, writing it’s the “next chapter.” Across three seasons with the Terrapins, Russell had a .223 batting average, 19 home runs and 54 RBIs. He also had a .975 fielding percentage.
On May 28, former Queens left-handed pitcherJoey Ruller announced his commitment to the Tar Heels via social media, writing he’s “grateful to play for the state I grew up in” as a Charlotte native and now Tar Heel. The redshirt junior had a 7-20 record and 6.01 ERA across 205 innings. He also logged 178 strikeouts in four seasons.
Penn shortstop Davis Baker said he’s “super excited” and "unbelievably grateful” to join UNC, announcing his commitment on April 8 via social media. An All-Ivy League infielder, missed most of the 2026 season with a season-ending injury. Across four seasons, Baker had a .297 batting average, 117 runs, 180 hits, 48 doubles, 8 triples, 19 home runs and 116 RBIs.
In November 2025, Egrie announced he would be making the move to UNC after his final season at Holy Cross. The Patriot League Player of the Year in 2025, Egrie has a career .298 batting average, 137 runs, 147 hits and 66 RBIs. He drew 94 walks, got hit by 30 pitches and racked up 98 stolen bases as an all-around force for the Crusaders.
In October 2025, Jake Moss said he would come to UNC after his graduation from Penn. The right-handed pitcher has a career 6.04 ERA and 7-3 record with 34 appearances and 82 innings. He had a 4-2 record and 6.08 ERA in 2026.
Rodd Baxley covers North Carolina Tar Heels athletics for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding UNC? Send them to [email protected].
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: UNC baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out on 2027 roster
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Despite finishing with 54 wins to match the third-most victories in program history, there’s no rest for coach Scott Forbes and the Tar Heels as they look ahead to 2027.
As UNC chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part of roster building. In their last two CWS appearances, the Tar Heels have been able to turn portal additions into valuable pieces that paved the road to Omaha.
TOP PRIORITIES: What will UNC baseball roster look like in 2027? Top priorities for Tar Heels
WILL UNC EVENTUALLY WIN TITLE?: The scene after UNC baseball gets heartbreak in America's heartland at College World Series
Here are the Tar Heels’ moves in the transfer portal ahead of the 2027 season. Follow live updates:
UNC baseball transfer portal live updates
The latest UNC baseball moves via the transfer portal:
Virginia Tech pitcher Preston Crowl to join UNC baseball
Virginia Tech right-handed pitcher Preston Crowl announced his commitment to the Tar Heels with a social media post on Thursday, June 25. The junior produced a 4-2 record and 6.05 ERA in 64 appearances and 96 ⅔ innings across three seasons with the Hokies. He had a career-best 48 strikeouts and five saves in 2026.
UNC Asheville’s Blaize Johnson commits to Tar Heels
UNC Asheville utility player/catcher Blaize Johnson announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on June 24. The Kernersville native had a .339 batting average, along with 109 hits, 29 doubles, 17 home runs and 76 RBIs in two seasons with the Bulldogs. He started all 51 games as a sophomore, logging a .346 batting average, 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Jimmy Voorhies leaves Cal State Northridge to become UNC pitcher
Cal State Northridge right-handed pitcher James Voorhies announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on June 18 during UNC’s run at the College World Series. As a freshman, Voorhies had a 4.3 record and 3.16 ERA in 17 appearances and 42 ⅔ innings. He also picked up five saves, along with 46 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .180 batting average.
Jamie Laskofski going from William & Mary to UNC baseball
William & Mary shortstop Jamie Laskofski is projected to be a starter for the Tar Heels. Laskofski committed to UNC on June 6 via social media. The sophomore infielder was named the 2026 CAA Player of the Year, producing a .357 batting average, 119 runs, 149 hits, 23 doubles, 9 triples, 15 home runs and 87 RBIs. He also drew 66 walks and had 48 stolen bases.
Maryland catcher Devin Russell joins UNC baseball
On June 3, Maryland catcher Devin Russell announced his commitment to UNC via social media, writing it’s the “next chapter.” Across three seasons with the Terrapins, Russell had a .223 batting average, 19 home runs and 54 RBIs. He also had a .975 fielding percentage.
Joey Ruller leaves Queens to become Tar Heel
On May 28, former Queens left-handed pitcherJoey Ruller announced his commitment to the Tar Heels via social media, writing he’s “grateful to play for the state I grew up in” as a Charlotte native and now Tar Heel. The redshirt junior had a 7-20 record and 6.01 ERA across 205 innings. He also logged 178 strikeouts in four seasons.
Penn grad Davis Baker joins UNC baseball
Penn shortstop Davis Baker said he’s “super excited” and "unbelievably grateful” to join UNC, announcing his commitment on April 8 via social media. An All-Ivy League infielder, missed most of the 2026 season with a season-ending injury. Across four seasons, Baker had a .297 batting average, 117 runs, 180 hits, 48 doubles, 8 triples, 19 home runs and 116 RBIs.
CJ Egrie leaves Holy Cross for UNC
In November 2025, Egrie announced he would be making the move to UNC after his final season at Holy Cross. The Patriot League Player of the Year in 2025, Egrie has a career .298 batting average, 137 runs, 147 hits and 66 RBIs. He drew 94 walks, got hit by 30 pitches and racked up 98 stolen bases as an all-around force for the Crusaders.
Penn grad Jake Moss to join Tar Heels ‘arm barn’
In October 2025, Jake Moss said he would come to UNC after his graduation from Penn. The right-handed pitcher has a career 6.04 ERA and 7-3 record with 34 appearances and 82 innings. He had a 4-2 record and 6.08 ERA in 2026.
NCAA transfer portal players joining UNC baseball
- Preston Crowl, RHP, Jr. (Previous school: Virginia Tech)
- Blaize Johnson, UT, So. (Previous school: UNC Asheville)
- James Voorhies, RHP, Fr. (Previous school: Cal State Northridge)
- Jamie Laskofski, SS, So. (Previous school: William & Mary)
- Joey Ruller, LHP, R-Jr. (Previous school: Queens)
- Devin Russell, C, R-Jr. (Previous school: Maryland)
- Davis Baker, SS, Sr. (Previous school: Penn)
- CJ Egrie, OF, Sr. (Previous school: Holy Cross)
- Jake Moss, RHP, Sr. (Previous school: Penn)
UNC baseball players entering the transfer portal (and where they are headed)
- Talan Holiday, RHP, Fr. (Next school: TBD)
- Lee Sowers, INF, So. (Next school: TBD)
- AJ Terry, INF, Fr. (Next school: TBD)
- Riley Leatherman, RHP, R-Fr. (Next school: TBD)
Rodd Baxley covers North Carolina Tar Heels athletics for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding UNC? Send them to [email protected].
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: UNC baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out on 2027 roster
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