More tough news for the Oregon Ducks baseball program after being swept in two games by the Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional. With Oregon's season
Jun 7, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Wasikowski before a Super Regional game against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas.
Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn ImagesWith Oregon's season over, freshman right fielder Angel Laya has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3's Pete Nakos. He has quickly become one of the more coveted names available on the market. Oregon’s Angel Laya, right, celebrates scoring the first run for the Ducks against Yale during the NCAA Eugene Regional Baseball Tournament game against Yale in Eugene, May 29, 2026.
| Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Laya was one of the top breakout first-year players across all of college baseball. Perfect Game's First Team Freshman All-American selection hit a .296 batting average/.538 slugging percentage/.396 on-base percentage with 14 home runs, 10 doubles, 47 runs batted in, and 27 walks to 34 strikeouts in 59 games played this season.
The slugger will look to receive a hefty check in Name, Image, Likeness or NIL money, and Laya could potentially be a first-round pick in the 2028 MLB Draft thanks to his swinging impact to the pull side and easy lift of the ball. Oregon coach Mark Wasikowski comes out from the dugout to dispute a call as the Oregon Ducks host the Washington Huskies on May 10, 2025, at PK Park in Eugene.
| Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Imagesfrom 2026, catcher Brayden Jaksa and designated hitter Naulivou Lauaki Jr., to bring in runs even more. Especially if junior second baseman Ryan Cooney and junior shortstop Maddox Molony decided to completely buy in on the MLB route. Neither has been invited to the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 23 through June 25.
From the returning pitching staff, the name to monitor as next season's potential star ace is redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Cal Scolari. He cracked MLB Pipeline's top-200 upcoming draft prospects at No. 191. Scolari has the potential to be an early-round pick before his junior season. Oregon’s Collin Clarke pitches against Yale during the NCAA Eugene Regional Baseball Tournament game at PK Park in Eugene, May 29, 2026.
| Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesIncoming High School Recruit Has Life-Altering Decision to Make The 2026 outfielder/first baseman Isaiah Hearn is verbally committed to the Ducks program. The Chaminade alum in Los Angeles, California, was named to the 2025 Perfect Game All-American Classic. The 18-year-old leftie masher has a decision to make if he does end up being taken in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hearn may not end up playing college ball at all.
Oregon pitcher Tanner Bradley pitches against Washington State during the seventh inning of day two of the NCAA Eugene Regional Tournament at PK Park in Eugene, May 30, 2026. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesOregon's sophomore relief pitcher Tanner Bradley, sophomore starting pitcher Will Sanford, and freshman catcher Brayden Jaksa have all been invited to USA Baseball's collegiate training camp this summer. Perfect Game named Bradley as well as Sanford to its All-American Third Team.
They also listed Jaksa on the Freshman All-American Second Team. Arden Cravalho is a reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI. He has been writing extensively about college athletics beginning in 2018, specifically as Lead Writer and Editor for SB Nation's 'The Slipper Still Fits.
' Arden is a graduate of Gonzaga University and brings a deep understanding of college sports to his writing. Residing in San Francisco, California, Arden is also a part of the California Golden Bears' athletic department as a Ticket Sales and Service Account Executive. His overall experience and dedication to college athletics are evident in his insightfulness and analysis throughout all of his work.
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