College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 players to commit so far

The NCAA transfer portal is in full swing, and some notable players across the country have already changed teams. Now, On3 has ranked the top 10 players to commit to a new school so far.

This year’s transfer portal cycle has been heavily impacted by a pair of coaching changes. Mississippi State filled their vancancy with Virginia‘s Brian O’Connor. Virginia then turned to Duke‘s Chris Pollard, and the Blue Devils’ job remains open.

While some of the top commitments in the transfer portal so far are a direct result of those coaching changes, there are plenty of others, too. That includes some dominant arms that are heading up to the spotlight in a bigger league in 2026.

Players have until the end of the portal window, July 1, to enter their name to transfer. The window opened on June 2.

1. OF Henry Ford (Virginia to Tennessee)

It didn’t take long for Henry Ford to enter the transfer portal, and he was long viewed as the top-ranked player available. As a freshman in 2024, he hit .336 with 17 home runs with 69 RBI, slugging .597 with a 1.006 OPS. This past season, Ford’s average was up to .362, although he dipped to 11 home runs and 46 RBI, slugging .575 with a .995 OPS.

Another attractive part of Ford’s game is versatility. After playing 56 games at first base as a freshman, he played 18 there as a sophomore while moving to right field for 34 games. He also has appearances at first base and center field.

2. OF AJ Gracia (Duke to Virginia)

Not long after Pollard left Duke for Virginia, AJ Gracia hit the portal and he quickly committed. That’s an absolutely difference-making addition for a Virginia team that has lost so many key players already.

Gracia hit .305 as a freshman in 2024, with 14 home runs and 58 RBI. This season, Gracia hit .293 with 15 home runs and 54 RBI. He struck out just 36 times compared to 57 walks, and slugged .558 with a 1.007 OPS. With another strong season, Gracia will be a top prospect in the 2026 MLB Draft.

3. SS Chris Hacopian (Maryland to Texas A&M)

Chris Hacopian has been one of the Big Ten’s top stars over the past two seasons, playing a key role in the heart of Maryland’s lineup. As a freshman in 2024, the star shortstop hit .323 with 15 home runs and 42 RBI, slugging .578 with a 1.009 OPS.

This season was just as impressive for Hacopian. While he had 14 home runs, one less than his 2024 total, he upped his average to .375 and added 61 RBI, slugging .656 with a 1.158 OPS. Hacopain has undoubtedly been one of the most sought-after players in this transfer portal cycle.

4. OF Aidan Teel (Virginia to Mississippi State)

Aidan Teel is the younger brother of Kyle Teel, the former Virginia star who was a first-round pick in 2023. The younger Teel is off to an impressive start in his career. He was limited to just 10 at-bats as a freshman in 2024, but hit .400 with three home runs and an OPS of 1.755.

In 2025, Teel was an everyday player for Virginia and hit .317 with seven home runs and 40 RBI, slugging .538 with a .979 OPS. Teel primarily played center field as a sophomore, and he also did make 20 appearances on the mound with six saves as a freshman. He’s a massive get for Brian O’Connor as he moves from Virginia to Mississippi State himself.

5. LHP Tomas Valincius (Virginia to Mississippi State)

2025 was Tomas Valincius’ freshman season, and he flashed elite potential as part of Virginia’s rotation. He was 5-1 across 13 appearances (12 starts) with a 4.59 ERA and a 1.253 WHIP.

Valincius is viewed as a pitcher with a great amount of upside, and he showed that with 70 strikeouts compared to just 17 walks across 64.2 innings pitched as a freshman.

6. OF Ryan Wideman (Western Kentucky to Clemson)

This season was Ryan Wideman’s first at Western Kentucky after he hit .423 across two seasons in JUCO. It’s safe to say he adjusted just fine to the D1 level. He appeared in 60 games in 2025, hitting .398 with ten home runs and 68 RBI. He slugged .652 with a 1.118 OPS.

Wideman, who played all 60 games in center field this season, is also a dangerous threat on the basepaths. He stole 45 bases on the year on 57 attempts, too. This will be a massive addition for Clemson, should he make it to campus through the MLB Draft.

7. LHP Trey Beard (FAU to Florida State)

Trey Beard made 15 starts as a freshman at FAU in 2024, posting mixed results. This year, though, he put it all together and became one of the best pitchers in college baseball.

In 16 appearances (15 starts) in 2025, Beard pitched to a 3.14 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in 86 innings. He struck out 118 compared to 32 walks, showcasing his elite swing and miss stuff from the towering lefthander. Florida State is likely to lose Jamie Arnold to the 2025 MLB Draft, but Beard is more than capable of stepping into a key rotation spot.

8. C Carson Tinney (Notre Dame to Texas)

Carson Tinney just wrapped up his second season at Notre Dame, and he is an intriguing option at catcher available in the transfer portal. After playing in 28 games with 56 at-bats as a freshman in 2024, he became Notre Dame’s starting catcher in 2025.

Tinney hit .348 as a sophomore, with 17 home runs and 53 RBI. He slugged .753 with a 1.251 OPS, and struck out 40 times with 34 walks on the season.

9. RHP Brady Frederick (ETSU to Tennessee)

As soon as Brady Frederick entered the transfer portal, he became one of the most coveted pitchers available. The SoCon Pitcher of the Year dominated in 24 appearances and 77.2 innings in 2025.

On the year, Frederick was 8-2 with a 2.67 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. He struck out 76 compared to 19 walks, and will instantly become a pivotal part of Tennessee’s pitching staff in 2026.

10. LHP Ethan McElvain (Vanderbilt to Arkansas)

Ethan McElvain had an up-and-down tenure at Vanderbilt, but the potential is there and that’s what Arkansas is banking on. He appeared in 11 games (four starts) in 2024, with a 3.24 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, striking out 29 compared to 15 walks.

McElvain opened the 2025 season as a starter for the Commodores, starting each of his first five appearances. After early-season struggles, he moved into a bullpen role and found his groove. McElvain’s numbers took a dip as a sophomore, pitching to a 7.24 ERA. He struck out 45 compared to 28 walks in 27.1 innings, but did not allow a run in six of his last seven appearances on the season.

To stay up to date on players in the portal, visit On3’s 2025 transfer portal live tracker here. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.