South Carolina lands transfer portal commitment from Georgia infielder Erik Parker
Infielder Erik Parker has committed to South Carolina, he announced Saturday evening in an post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Parker spent his freshman season at Georgia, where he appeared in 16 games, primarily as a pinch-runner. He went a combined 1-4 at the plate, with his lone collegiate hit coming in a Feb. 23 matchup against UIC. Parker also scored 10 runs, earned two walks and stole one base with the Bulldogs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers took Parker with a 15th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, but he opted to play college baseball instead of going straight to the minor leagues. Prior to joining Georgia, he posted multiple records at North Gwinnett High School and was a two-time All-Region First Team selection, in addition to being a Perfect Game All-American.
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This has been a very active offseason for South Carolina as it looks to bounce back from a disappointing 28-29 record this season. The Gamecocks have now added six transfers, including Louisiana-Monroe reliever Josh Gregoire, Purdue first baseman Logan Sutter, Samford two-way player Cullen Horowicz, USC Upstate right-hander Amp Phillips and Sacred Heart right-hander Elijah Foster.
The transfer portal opened on Monday, June 2, and will remain open until July 1 for all players.
Erik Parker’s Bio from UGA Athletics
HIGH SCHOOL
- A graduate of North Gwinnett where he played for Ryan Moity
- Selected in the 15th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 MLB Draft
- Participated in 2024 MLB Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., in June
- Batted .333 with a .544 on base percentage, four home runs and school record 28 stolen bases as a senior
- Posted a 1.132 OPS (on-base percentage and slugging percentage) as a senior for the Bulldogs
- North Gwinnett record holder for single-season and career stolen bases
- Named 2023 and 2024 First Team All-Region
- A 2024 pre-season all-state team selection
- Named Honorable Mention All-County as a senior
- Earned Perfect Game (PG) 10 Grade and named a PG All-American
- Rated as the No. 6. shortstop in Georgia and the No. 11 overall nationally by PG
PERSONAL
- Born May 9, 2006
- Son of Erik and Tasha Parker
- Major: Marketing
