21-06-2025
Longhorns bolster bullpen through the transfer portal
On Friday, the Texas Longhorns baseball stayed busy in the transfer portal. They bolstered their bullpen with the addition of talented left-hander Cal Higgins. The Longhorns have been one of the most active programs when it comes to retooling their roster, and now they have another elite arm to rely on.
Higgins joins the Longhorns following the best season of his college career. In 43.1 innings during the 2025 campaign, the Nebraska native posted a 1.87 ERA while striking out 52 batters. Like the year before, Higgins limited hard contact and was a weapon out of the Western Kentucky bullpen.
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While the talented southpaw made headlines, he also rewrote the record books. His ERA was tied for the 10th-best single-season mark in program history. Despite taking on a heavy workload, Higgins improved every time out. That is partly what made him one of the best options in the portal.
As Higgins starts a new chapter in his college career, he will be part of a talented transfer class. That group includes Aiden Robbins, Luke Dotson, Kaleb Freeman, Hayes Holton, and Jack Moroknek. They are joining a program fresh off an SEC title with no signs of slowing down.
With the start of the 2026 campaign still months away, the Longhorns are expected to stay active in the portal. They have shown that they are willing to improve their roster whenever needed. That will be key as they look to end their national championship drought. Higgins figures to be an essential piece.
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Although Longhorns fans will have to wait for his Longhorns debut, they won't be disappointed by the results when that day comes.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns baseball secure commitment from pitcher Cal Higgins
