Nebraska Baseball Lands Aussie Pitcher Lachlan Rosser

Originally posted on Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI
By Shayni Maitra | Last updated Sep 1, 2025 10:37 AM ET

Nebraska baseball is already looking years ahead, and they’ve landed a name fans will want to remember.

The Huskers, fresh off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, secured a major early commitment for their 2027 transfer class. The addition comes in the form of a towering left-hander with an international background. And the athlete is Lachlan Rosser, an Australian pitcher out of Hutchinson Community College.

Rosser announced his commitment to Nebraska on Sunday through social media.

Lachlan Rosser Brings Skills Alongside His Size

At 6-foot-7 and 170 pounds, Rosser isn’t just another arm; he’s a presence on the mound. While he won’t join the Huskers’ active roster until the 2027 season, he will first continue his development with Hutchinson Community College this upcoming year. His frame, combined with strong command and strikeout ability, makes him a valuable pickup for Nebraska’s future pitching staff.

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Rosser’s freshman campaign at Hutchinson proved that the Huskers are getting a pitcher who can deliver. He appeared in 15 games, including 10 starts, finishing with a 6-4 record and a 4.15 ERA.

Over 73.2 innings, Rosser tallied 72 strikeouts while issuing just 20 walks, showing off an ability to attack hitters without giving away free passes. His mix of strike zone command and swing-and-miss stuff made him a standout at the junior college level.

Nebraska Stacking Talent Across Classes

Rosser isn’t the only pitcher Nebraska is adding to its future depth chart. The Huskers also secured two important commitments for their 2026 recruiting class this past week.

Millard West High School right-hander Rowen Scholting and Dubuque High School (Iowa) right-hander Drew Sullivan both pledged to the program through social media. These regional talents add to the program’s long-term pipeline and highlight the staff’s proactive strategy to lock down arms early.

Head coach Will Bolt and his staff are building a foundation of arms that can keep the Huskers competitive in the Big Ten and beyond. Rosser still has plenty of baseball ahead of him at Hutchinson before making the move to Lincoln. However, his freshman numbers already show a pitcher capable of stepping into a big role down the line. For Husker fans, it’s one more reason to stay excited about the future of Nebraska baseball.

This article first appeared on Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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