Rutgers Baseball boasts Top 20 Transfer Portal haul this offseason
Rutgers Baseball has had a busy offseason, as the program went out and added 13 new faces to the roster via the Transfer Portal, as they brought in one of the best portal hauls in the country.
The Scarlet Knights finished the offseason with the No. 20 overall ranked Transfer Portal class and the No. 1 overall class in the Big Ten Conference per 64 Analytics, one of the top analytics sites when it comes to college baseball and the portal.
With all that being said, let’s take a look at who the Scarlet Knights added.
OF Chase Krewson (UCF)
With Trevor Cohen now gone after being selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Scarlet Knights needed to add another impact bat in their outfield to go along with starter Peyton Bonds and Chase Krewson from UCF is just that.
During the 2025 season, Krewson played in 45 games (40 starts) and slashed 279/.395/.329 with 39 hits, four doubles, one home run, 24 walks, three stolen bases, and a .724 OPS last season. On 64 Analytics, Krewson was the 90th-ranked player in the 2025 Transfer Portal and should be considered a big haul for Rutgers Baseball.
3B Charlie Meglio (Campbell)
About a year after landing transfer outfielder Peyton Bonds from Campbell, Rutgers went out and did it again this offseason, landing another Campbell University product in Charlie Meglio.
During the 2025 season, Meglio played in 46 games (45 starts) and slashed .255/.329/.509 with 55 hits, 16 doubles, 13home runs, 44 RBIs, fifteen stolen bases, and a .838 OPS. Meglio was ranked the No. 178th overall transfer this offseason per 64 Analytics.
RHP Jason Pedeson (Stony Brook)
The first pitcher on the list is redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Jacob Pedersen. He’s a graduate transfer who mostly used as the closer for Stony Brook last season, but he does have some experience as a starter as well.
On the mound, Pedersen made 20 appearances and three starts. He posted a 2-3 record with a 4.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 3.99 FIP, three saves, and struck out 40 batters in 47.1 innings pitched. On 64 Analytics, Pedersen was ranked the No. 181st best player in the Transfer Portal.
LHP Jordan Savinon (FDU)
Another key pitcher the Scarlet Knights added to the roster was Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Jordan Savinon. The veteran southpaw pitcher comes to Piscataway with plenty of experience and should compete for a role in the weekend rotation.
During the 2025 season, Savinon made 18 appearances and 10 starts. He posted a 3-4 record with a 5.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, .237 opponent batting average, and 10.2 K/9 in 60.2 innings pitched. On 64 Analytics, Savinon was ranked the 318th best player in the Transfer Portal.
RHP Vincent Borghese (Central Connecticut St.)
Rutgers Baseball continued to add veteran pitchers with the addition of right-handed pitcher Vincent Borghese from Central Connecticut State and he will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the weekend rotation.
In the 2025 season, Borghese made 15 appearances and all of them were as a starter. He posted a 10-3 record with a 4.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 4.39 FIP, six complete games, and 93 strikeouts in 89.2 innings pitched. On 64 Analytics, Borghese was the 347th best player in the Transfer Portal.
INF Ryan Jaros (NC State)
Another key offensive player added to the 2026 Scarlet Knights roster was infielder Ryan Jaros from NC State, who hasn’t seen a ton of time, but was productive in those limited stints.
During the 2025 season, Jaros played in 30 games and started in 19 of them for the Wolfpack. He slashed .304/.437/.493 with 21 hits, four doubles, three home runs, 15 walks, a 123 wRC+, and a .930 OPS. Jaros was ranked the No. 462 overall prospect in the Transfer Portal per 64 Analytics.
RHP Dallin Harrison (San Diego)
The junior right-hander transferred to Rutgers after spending his first two years at the University of San Diego, where he posted a 2-3 record and a 4.78 ERA in 37.2 innings pitched along with 28 strikeouts.
On the mound, Harrison has a four-pitch mix including a fastball, cutter, curveball, and changeup. Last season his fastball was sitting around 91-92 mph and topped out at 93 mph. Overall, he has good spin on all four of his pitches. On 64 Analytics, Harrison was the 490th-ranked player in the Transfer Portal.
INF/OF Trsitan Salinas (North Greenville)
The Scarlet Knights ended up signing two DIII transfers and the first was utility player Tristan Salinas from North Greenville University. He had a huge redshirt freshman season last year the DIII level after previously redshirting just a year prior at South Carolina.
During the 2025 season, Salinas slashed .349/.486/.656 with 67 hits, 12 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs, and a 1.126 OPS. Due to his defensive versatility, Salinas will have plenty of opportunities to earn a starting role for the Scarlet Knights next season. On 64 Analytics, Masick is the 705th-ranked player in the Transfer Portal.
RHP Jason Masick (Wagner)
Graduate right-handed pitcher transfer Jason Masick is another transfer who could and should make an immediate impact for Rutgers Baseball next season. He is an experienced, high-leverage bullpen arm who can generate whiffs at a high rate.
In the 2025 season, Masick made 21 appearances for the Seahawks. He posted a 2-3 record with a 4.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 47.7% ground-ball rate, six saves, and 12.2 K/9 in 28 innings pitched. On 64 Analytics, Masick was the 794th best player in the Transfer Portal.
C Trey Wells (Virginia)
With JD Jones out of eligibility, the Scarlet Knights added another catcher to their roster via the Transfer Portal in Virginia transfer Trey Wells. Right now he is expected to compete with Matt Chatelle for the starting role.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pounds backstop slashed .263/.324/.439 with 15 hits, three doubles, two triples, a home run, 17 RBIs, and a .762 OPS. On 64 Analytics, Wells is the 877th-ranked player in the Transfer Portal.
OF Quinten Perilli (Elizabethtown)
The other DIII transfer that Rutgers signed in the offseason was veteran outfielder Quinten Perilli from Elizabethtown. The Pennsylvania native has some pitching experience, but will likely only hit for the Scarlet Knights in 2026.
During his final season at Elizabethtown, Perilli slashed .372/.510/.608 with 55 hits, 10 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 49 RBIs, 28 walks, and a 1.118 OPS. On 64 Analytics, Wells is the 884th-ranked player in the Transfer Portal.
INF Kevin Novobilsky (UNC Wilmington)
Graduate transfer Kevin Novobilsky comes back to his home state to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Novobilsky struggled in his two seasons at UNC Wilmington and is looking for a fresh starter.
In his freshman year, Novobilsky was one of the most productive hitters and freshmen at the D3 level. He transferred to UNC Wilmington and never produced like he has in the past. He played in nineteen games and started in six games.
Outfielder Tommy Kendrick (St. Peter’s)
The final transfer Rutgers added to their 2026 roster was veteran corner outfielder Tommy Kendrick. The senior transfer is coming off a strong junior season for the Peacocks. He was named to the All-MAAC Second Team last season.
During the 2025 season, Kendrick played in 47 games and started in all but one. Kendrick slashed .350/.457/.444 with 64 hits, six doubles, two triples, two home runs, 40 RBIs, eleven stolen bases, and a .901 OPS. Kendrick is expected to compete for a starting role in the outfield for the Scarlet Knights.
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