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Fourteenth Gamecock Enters the Transfer Portal

Originally posted on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI
By Alex Joyce | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 12:13 PM ET

South Carolina baseball continues to see players hit the transfer portal this week. Right-handed pitcher (RHP) Ryder Garino is the latest Gamecock to look for a new home next season.

Garino joined the team as a true freshman in 2025. He made 16 appearances with one start for the Gamecocks. He finished this season with a 2-0 record with 34 strikeouts and a 5.84 ERA in 24.2 innings pitched.

Garino attended Cherry Hill West High School in Cherry Hill Twp., N.J., where he was the New Jersey Pitcher of the Year as a senior in 2024. He had a 0.39 ERA in 2024, allowing just 27 hits while striking out 94 batters with three earned runs in 53 innings of work. He threw nine complete games in the 2024 season.

This marks player number 14 to enter the portal from South Carolina since it opened on Monday. Garino joins pitcher Brendan Sweeney, catcher Max Kaufer, pitcher Eli Jerzembeck, pitcher Tyler Pitzer, infielder (INF) Nolan Nawrocki, pitcher Eddie Copper III, OF/DH Jase Woita, INF Will Tippett, pitcher Wyatt Evans, pitcher Roman Kimball, outfielder (OF) Tyler June, and INF Cayden Gasken, and catcher Ryan Bakes.

The portal will stay open until July 1.

This article first appeared on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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