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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Top Clemson baseball roster hopeful for 2026 officially signs with MLB team
One of Clemson baseball's biggest roster hopefuls for 2026 has signed a professional contract. As expected, All-American outfielder Ryan Wideman signed with the San Diego Padres late Wednesday night. The Padres selected Wideman in the third round of the MLB draft earlier this month. The son of former Clemson basketball player Tom Wideman, Ryan Wideman was one of the top players in the transfer portal following his junior season this summer and transferred to the Tigers on June 11. His chances of being drafted and forgoing his senior season were always a threat, but being taken No. 99 overall with an estimated pick value of $773,000 made his signing feel pretty inevitable. Wideman played in all 60 games last season at Western Kentucky and hit .398 with 10 home runs, 36 extra base hits, and 68 RBIs. He also stole 45 bases in 47 attempts as a top-of-the-order threat. Clemson signee Dax Kilby, an 18-year-old shortstop from Newnan High School in Georgia, was another player the Tigers hoped to have on their 2026 roster that was taken early in MLB's draft. The New York Yankees drafted Kilby in the first round with the No. 39 overall pick and formally announced his signing on July 18. Clemson finished 45-18 overall last season and was the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers made their third straight regional appearance under coach Erik Bakich, but the program's College World Series drought officially reached 15 years since their last appearance in 2010. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Indianapolis Star
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
He didn't make a 3-pointer for Butler basketball. He didn't miss one in second half of alumni team's TBT win
INDIANPOLIS — Former Butler basketball forward Tyler Wideman earned the nickname Big Cat in high school for his cat-like reflexes. During his Bulldogs career, the 6-foot-8 forward played more of a physical, interior-oriented role. Wideman didn't make a single 3-pointer in four seasons at Butler, but time spent working on his game overseas helped him expand his game. During the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wideman caught fire from deep, sinking four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, helping All Good Dawgs (Butler alumni) defeat Shield 219 (Valparaiso alumni) 77-69. Wideman led All Good Dawgs with 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Myles Tate added 18 points, four assists and three rebounds. All Good Dawgs advance to play either Assembly Ball, the alums of Indiana basketball, or Fail Harder, comprised mostly of Indianapolis-area players, at 8 p.m. Monday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. "Just trusting the work and trusting my teammates," Wideman said of his shooting. "My teammates gave me confidence. ... It's been a long time coming. (Shooting) is something that I've worked on since I got (to Butler), eight, 10 years in the making." Here are three takeaways. Insider: Playing alongside Shelvin Mack gives 2 former Butler players glimpse of pro futures before TBT Before Wideman found his range from deep, All Good Dawgs trailed 59-53 with 8:13 left in the fourth quarter. Wideman's first triple cut the deficit to three. All Good Dawgs mustered a turnover and a missed 3-pointer before Wideman sank his next trey. After a Wideman steal, Tate's 3-pointer put them up for good. Wideman added 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions, expanding his team's lead to five with 4:47 remaining. Wideman finished 5 for 6 from 3, his lone miss in the first half. Wideman scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth. "Seeing one go through (the hoop), quick layup, quick free throw and my teammates trusting me," Wideman said. "I think we have enough good shooters on the team that we trust everybody if they have an open shot." Tate finished his college basketball career at Appalachian State as an All-Sun Belt first-team performer in 2025. Tate said he felt honored when he got the call to be a part of All Good Dawgs and the scrappy guard gave the team a boost off the bench. Tate led the team with 13 first-half points. He scored eight straight points in the first quarter, tying the game at 12. "We just stayed together and stayed poised," Tate said. "We just had to stop turning the ball over and execute our offense. We stayed together and stayed connected." Fellow recent graduates Jalen Thomas (seven rebounds, two blocks) and Andre Screen (three rebounds) gave All Good Dawgs a boost inside. Insider: Butler basketball freshman was 'putting on a show' before he got to campus, shows glimpse of what's next TBT uses the Elam Ending to avoid constant fouling during late-game situations. The Elam Ending was created by Ball State grad Nick Elam in 2007. When the game clock reaches the final four minutes of the fourth quarter, the clock is shut off, and a target score needed to win the game is established. All Good Dawgs led 68-63 when the target score of 76 was determined. The host outscored Shield 219 9-6 to close the game. Ty Groce capped the game with an emphatic tip dunk off a McDermott missed 3. Groce finished with 15 points.
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Key Clemson baseball transfer portal addition also taken in early rounds of 2025 MLB draft
It probably hasn't been the best night for Clemson baseball with regard to its 2026 roster. For starters, the Tigers' biggest addition to their roster via the transfer portal this offseason is more than likely going to be playing for another team next season. Incoming transfer outfielder Ryan Wideman was selected in the third round of the 2025 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres with the 146th overall pick Sunday. The estimated pick value for where Wideman was selected is $773,000. He ranked as the No. 155 overall prospect by entering the night. A 6-foot-5 right-handed bat, Wideman had a banner year as an All-American outfielder at Western Kentucky this past season. While playing in all 60 games, he led the team in several offensive categories, batting .398 with 10 home runs, 36 extra base hits and 68 RBIs. Wideman's final slash line for 2025 season was .398/.466/.652 for an OPS of 1.118. He was widely considered one of the top players in the country to enter the transfer portal, and his chances of being selected in the draft were always fairly high after his 2025 season. Clemson baseball signee selected by New York Yankees early in MLB draft Shortstop Dax Kilby, who had committed to Clemson out of Newnan High School in Georgia, was selected by the Yankees with the No. 39 overall pick in the draft. With that comes a $2,509,500 slot value. Another incoming Clemson signee to watch on Day 2 of the draft Monday is LHP Nick Frusco from Miller Place High School in New York. Frusco made top 250 draft prospect rankings at No. 249 overall. Which MLB team drafted Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella? The Miami Marlins selected Cannarella with the 43rd overall pick in the draft Sunday. The slot value for where Cannarella was drafted is $2.28 million. Cannarella batted a team-high .353 and played in 61 of the Tigers' 63 games. He hit five home runs to go with a team-leading 22 doubles and 52 RBIs in 2025, reaching base at a .479 clip. Across three years at Clemson, Cannarella hit .360 and posted an OPS of 1.004 over 178 games. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Clemson baseball adds All-American outfielder Ryan Wideman from transfer portal for 2026 season
CLEMSON — Clemson baseball landed Ryan Wideman, an All-American outfielder, out of the transfer portal on June 11. Wideman, 6-foot-5, 204 pounds, batted .398 with 20 doubles, 10 home runs, 68 RBIs and 45 stolen bases in 60 games with Western Kentucky. He was named Conference USA player and newcomer of the year and first-team all-conference. He also earned All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Wideman played a key role in Western Kentucky's first run to the NCAA Tournament since 2009. He likely will slot in to replace star center fielder Cam Cannarella, who is projected to be taken in the first or second round of the 2025 MLB Draft, which will be held July 13-14. Advertisement Wideman also is draft eligible and could opt for the majors depending on where he is selected. He is ranked No. 155 in the top 200 draft prospects. MORE: Five games that will decide if Dabo Swinney, Clemson return to College Football Playoff Before Western Kentucky, Wideman spent two seasons at Georgia Highlands College, where he hit .423 with 22 home runs total and earned junior college All-American honors in 2023 and 2024. Wideman joins Ty Dalley, Tyler Lichtenberger and Bryce Clavon as Clemson's transfer hitting additions. All will be needed to replace key contributors like Cannarella, Dominic Listi, Andrew Ciufo and Josh Paino. Advertisement Clemson has hosted an NCAA regional for three straight seasons and suffered an early exit in 2025. It was the sixth time in seven years that it was eliminated as NCAA regional hosts since 2011, and the 11th time in its past 12 regional appearances that it has failed to reach the super regional. The Tigers are landing key hitters and pitchers via the portal because of expiring eligibility, the portal and the MLB draft. They have not reached the College World Series since 2010. Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@ and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00 This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Clemson baseball lands All-American Ryan Wideman from transfer portal
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson baseball adds West Coast slugger in latest transfer portal tear
Clemson baseball adds West Coast slugger in latest transfer portal tear Clemson baseball continued on its heater in the transfer portal late Thursday. The Tigers and coach Erik Bakich picked up a commitment from Nate Savoie, an outfielder coming off his freshman season at Loyola Marymount in the West Coast Conference. Savoie announced his commitment to Clemson in a post to social media. The right-handed hitter from Newport Beach, Calif., had 20 home runs, 14 doubles and 61 RBIs while batting .300 and posting a 1.059 OPS for the Lions in 53 games (51 starts) this past season. Savoie collected a season-high four hits against Gonzaga on May 3, a game in which he homered and doubled. Before committing to Loyola Marymount, he starred at Orange Lutheran High School in California where he played catcher, outfield and infield. Savoie is the latest power bat to join Clemson in the transfer portal following the commitment of former Western Kentucky slugger Ryan Wideman. An All-American outfielder last season, Wideman hit .398 with 10 home runs and 36 extra base hits while playing in all 60 games. He stole 45 bases as a top-of-the-order threat who played centerfield. Clemson has now added seven players via the transfer portal since falling 16-4 to Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's Clemson Regional. In addition to Savoie and Wideman, the Tigers have picked up outfielder Ty Dalley (Mercer), infielders Bryce Clavon (Georgia) and Tyler Lichtenberger (Appalachian State), and pitchers Hayden Simmerson (Catawba College) and Ariston Veasey (Alabama) in the portal. Clemson has seen five players from its 2025 roster enter in the portal, the latest of which is left-hander B.J. Bailey. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
