​As the Carolina baseball team pushed toward the College World Series finals last month, Scott Forbes and his staff were busy assembling a strong class of transfers. A total of 10 players have committed to join the Tar Heels from the transfer portal, with most making their decisions in June. You may have been focused on Chapel Hill and Omaha, so here’s a concise guide to each newcomer.
Moss announced in October that he would use his final season of eligibility at Carolina, noting that the Ivy League does not permit more than four years of competition. This spring he stepped into a starting role for seven games and appeared out of the bullpen in four others. He posted a 6.08 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 25 walks over 47.1 innings, and opponents hit .295 against him. He earned Ivy League all-tournament honors as a junior in 2025.
Egrie was another early pickup, committing to UNC for his final season in November (Holy Cross does not offer graduate degrees). He arrives in Chapel Hill after winning back-to-back Patriot League Player of the Year honors and helping Holy Cross reach two consecutive NCAA Tournaments. This season he posted a conference-best .325 batting average with three home runs and 22 RBIs, drew 38 walks, and finished second in Division I with 46 stolen bases. He was caught stealing just twice.
Baker announced his commitment on April 8. He was a four-year starter at shortstop for Penn but suffered a season-ending injury seven games into the 2026 campaign. He earned All-Ivy League honors in each of his first three seasons, including second-team honors as a junior after hitting .277 with eight homers and 39 RBIs. His career fielding percentage sits at .943.
Ruller, who will have one year of eligibility remaining, announced his commitment on May 28. This season he was Queens’ ace, starting 14 games and posting a 4.47 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 25 walks in 90.2 innings. Opponents hit .263 against him, a notable improvement from the .342 allowed in 2025.
Russell, also with one year of eligibility, announced his commitment on June 3. He initially split catching duties for Maryland this season but became the primary starter late in the year. He hit .250 with nine home runs and 26 RBIs in 26 games and was named Big Ten Player of the Week after delivering a walk-off grand slam against Indiana on April 12.
Laskofski announced his commitment on June 6 after a stellar sophomore season that earned him CAA Player of the Year honors. He hit .355 with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs, drew 41 walks, and stole 36 bases, including a program-record five thefts in one game on March 22 against NC A&T. His career fielding percentage stands at .922.
Voorhies, who goes by Jimmy on his social channels, announced his commitment, adding another versatile piece to the wing of this transfer class.