Mar 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina infielder Will Tippett forces Alabama base runner Ian Petrutz (21) at second and throws to first to complete a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the final game of the weekend series. South Carolina held on for a 9-8 victory. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

South Carolina Infielder Will Tippett Will Enter the Transfer Portal

Originally posted on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI
By Alex Joyce | Last updated May 30, 2025 11:03 AM ET

South Carolina is expected to lose its sixth player to the transfer portal on Friday. Junior infielder Will Tippett announced his plans to enter the portal via his X account.

Tippett first joined South Carolina baseball as a true freshman in 2023. That season he in 47 games with 34 starts for the Gamecocks. At the plate, he had 16 runs scored, a double, a triple, three home runs and 15 RBI.

As a sophomore in 2024, Tippett saw an uptick in his playing time, appearing in 48 games with 42 starts. His offensive numbers grew as he saw more time in action; 29 runs scored, three doubles, seven home runs, 24 RBI and 26 walks. Also 13-for-14 on stolen bases, which was 14th in the SEC.

2025 was a different story as Tippett saw his playing time fall off with a new staff. He appeared in just 24 games with seven starts this season. He had eight runs scored, three doubles, a home run and six RBI.

On Friday, Tippett took to X to announce his decision to leave the program and pursue his next opportunity elsewhere.

Thank you Gamecock Baseball for my time at Carolina. Thank you to the coaches, staff, teammates, and fans that supported me during my career.
I am entering the transfer portal and I’m excited for my next opportunity to get to work. pic.twitter.com/CUrNIZRxpi
— Will Tippett (@WillTippett5) May 30, 2025