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NC State INF Ryder Woodson enters transfer portal

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman06/05/25fleischman_noah
Ryder Woodson
(Photo credit: NC State Athletics)

After breaking out in the NCAA Tournament at the Auburn Regional last weekend, NC State freshman infielder Ryder Woodson entered the transfer portal, TheWolfpacker.com and On3 have learned.

Woodson went 5-for-14 with two doubles, three home runs, four runs scored and eight RBI in his first consistent action this past weekend. He made 20 total appearances, but 10 were in late-inning situations as a pinch runner, with just two regular season starts against Wright State in early March.

The 6-foot-2, 182-pound infielder clubbed a pair of homers against Stetson on Sunday afternoon. The latter of the two was the game-altering grand slam in the eighth that helped propel NC State to a 10-run frame and an eventual 17-12 win to secure a spot in the regional final. 

“I just felt like today was the day to go to him,” NC State coach Elliott Avent said Saturday after starting Woodson. “It might be an odd spot to do that, but I asked him on the bus if he was nervous and he said, ‘No because I’ve had enough playing time. I’m ready.’”

In all, Woodson hit .361 with three doubles, three home runs, 15 RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts in 26 games played, including five starts, during his lone season with the Wolfpack. He scored 11 runs with a .694 slugging percentage.

In addition to Woodson, NC State has had 10 other players enter the portal since the season concluded. Left-handed pitchers Eli Pillsbury and Jacob Dienes, right-handed pitchers Aden Knowles, Derrick Smith and Jaxon Lucas, outfielders Jake Bechtel and Jet Gilliam, infielders Matt Heavner and Ryan Jaros, and catcher Drew Lanphere.

This story will be updated.

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