With the college baseball transfer portal now officially closed and player movement largely over, the impact of this offseason’s activity is coming into focus. Since our first list of underrated transfers earlier this summer, a final wave of commitments has brought more intriguing names into the mix, many of them landing in spots where their skills could be maximized.

This second edition spotlights 10 additional transfers who fit the “underrated” label—players whose arrivals may not have made headlines but could quietly strengthen their new teams in 2026. From steady veterans to breakout candidates, each brings a profile worth watching when the new season begins. Players are listed alphabetically.

Hudson Barrett, LHP

Old school: UC Santa Barbara

New school: Oklahoma State

Barrett’s future impact in 2026 is difficult to pin down, but the 6-foot-5, 225-pound lefthander has already shown flashes of high-end ability. He was dominant as a UC Santa Barbara freshman in 2023, logging 61 innings—almost all in relief—with a 1.92 ERA and 82 strikeouts to 32 walks. That remains the most extensive look at him, though, as he threw just 2.1 innings in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery and managed only 4.2 innings across three appearances in 2025 after returning to the mound. Now at Oklahoma State, Barrett will look to reestablish himself under coach Josh Holliday.

Working from a low three-quarters slot, Barrett sits in the low 90s with a fastball that touched 95 mph at full health. He pairs it with a low-80s changeup that was a dominant weapon against righthanded hitters and a slider with heavy run that he can also manipulate into a slower, mid-70s version with more tilt.

If he can stay healthy, Barrett has the arsenal and physicality to make a significant impact for the Cowboys. – JR

Lance Davis, RHP

Old school: Arkansas

New school: TCU

At this point next year, there’s a chance Davis could be viewed as the biggest steal of the 2025 portal cycle. After not logging a single inning this spring at Arkansas, Davis opened eyes on the Cape after pitching to a 4.08 ERA with 24 strikeouts to just four walks across 17.2 innings en route to an all-star selection.

The 6-foot-4 righthander relies heavily on his fastball-slider combination. Davis’ fastball sits in the 92-95 mph range but has been up to 97 with run and sink, while his low-to-mid-80s slider flashes two-plane tilt. Davis rounds out his arsenal with a mid-to-upper-80s changeup that is a solid third option against lefthanded hitters. – PF

Santiago Garcia, LHP

Old school: Oregon

New school: LSU

LSU’s 2025 national championship roster lost a wave of key arms to the pros, including starters Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson and relievers Chase Shores, Jacob Mayers, Kade Woods and Conner Ware. To reload, coach Jay Johnson and pitching coach Nate Yeskie turned to the portal, adding former Kansas righty Cooper Moore, former North Dakota State lefty Danny Lachenmayer and former Oregon lefthander Santi Garcia, among others. Moore was one of the most sought-after transfers in the country, while Lachenmayer made our initial underrated transfers list. Now it’s Garcia’s turn.

The former Duck featured one of the more intriguing fastballs in the portal, sitting 91-93 mph, touching 95 and averaging 22.5 inches of induced vertical break with interesting release traits, including solid extension. He went to the offering nearly 70% of the time in 2025 but still managed a 25% miss rate. Garcia, who has consistently shown real feel for spin, pairs his fastball with a low-80s, high-spin curveball that produced a 41% miss rate in 2025, as well as a changeup that has flashed average potential. He didn’t allow a run over 11 innings and struck out 15 with Hyannis in the Cape Cod League.

Garcia has a chance to take on a meaningful bullpen role in Baton Rouge with continued refinement of his command and usage. He has the stuff to develop into a late-inning weapon for a team with historic aspirations. – JR

Ty Mainolfi, 2B

Old school: Dayton

New school: Boston College

Mainolfi opted to enter the portal following a strong freshman season in which he hit .304/.409/.473 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 34 RBIs. He didn’t miss a beat this summer and hit .383/.483/.478 with nine extra-base hits, 28 RBIs and 22 walks to just 12 strikeouts with New England Collegiate League champions, the Keene Swamp Bats.

Mainolfi has a hitterish look in the box with a high handset and quickness in his hands. He has a present feel for the barrel and a knack for using the entire field. Mainolfi’s bat-to-ball skills are comfortably plus, and this spring he boasted a 94% in-zone contact rate, including 97% against fastballs. On top of his hittability, Mainolfi has a high-level approach and advanced pitch recognition skills. He chased at just a 17% overall clip, and very few of his swings came outside the “shadow zone” on Synergy.

Mainolfi next spring figures to be Boston College’s everyday second baseman and hit at or near the top of the lineup. – PF

Austen Roellig, 3B

Old school: Utah

New school: Arizona State

After seeing no action and redshirting as a freshman at LSU in 2024, Roellig transferred to Utah in 2025 and broke out with a .341/.391/.441 slash line and 16 doubles over 50 games, all starts. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound infielder made 45 of his 50 appearances at third base, where he showed consistently solid actions and an average arm.

Now set to play at Arizona State for his draft season, Roellig has clear breakout potential after posting standout metrics across several categories. His quick swing and fast hands produced a 41% hard-hit rate as well as a tremendous 94.3% zone contact rate and 88.4% overall contact rate. Increasing his 9.4% air-pull rate could help translate his contact quality into greater game power, but his ability to make a high volume of contact and put the ball in play with authority to the gaps stands out clearly.

Roellig has the defensive flexibility and athleticism to man second base, third base and possibly even shortstop at the college level. – JR

Spencer Seid, LHP

Old school: UC San Diego

New school: Georgetown

By velocity alone, Seid doesn’t leap off the page in a crowded transfer class. The 5-foot-11 lefthander averaged 88 mph with his fastball as a junior at UC San Diego in 2025, when he posted a 4.79 ERA with 71 strikeouts to 22 walks over 56.1 innings, primarily in relief. But his profile is far more intriguing than the radar gun suggests.

Seid’s fastball features notable run and ride, his changeup flashes plus and his low, slingy arm action creates a deceptive look that allows his stuff to play up. That combination carried over to the summer, when he logged a 2.53 ERA with nine strikeouts in 10.2 innings for Brewster in the Cape Cod League.

Now headed to Georgetown, Seid has the pitch mix and deception to be a key piece for a Hoyas staff aiming to take a step forward in a competitive Big East. – JR

Ethan Surowiec, 1B/OF

Old school: Ole Miss

New school: Florida

Surowiec saw limited action as a freshman at Ole Miss in 2025, logging just 16 at-bats across 11 games. His transfer portal entry over the summer carried intrigue but little track record—until he erupted in the Northwoods League. There, the righthanded hitter slashed .387/.475/.779 with 17 home runs, 23 doubles, 15 stolen bases and a 41-to-29 strikeout-to-walk ratio, earning league MVP honors.

Surowiec combines strong wrists and forearms with a quick, efficient swing and plus raw power, particularly to the pull side, where he consistently punished velocity. He should make an immediate impact for Florida in 2025, with the versatility to handle first base or a corner outfield spot, and the bat to factor heavily into DH considerations in a lineup already loaded with offensive firepower. – JR

Andrew Wertz, RHP

Old school: Salve Regina

New school: Northeastern

Wertz began his career at Stonehill College, but opted for a change of scenery and transferred to Division III Salve Regina. He thrived during his time in the Ocean State, headlined by a dominant 2025 campaign in which he compiled a 1.33 ERA with 38 strikeouts to 14 walks across 27 innings. Wertz somehow upstaged his spring season with a lights-out summer in the NECBL to the tune of a microscopic 0.41 ERA with 33 strikeouts to only four walks in 22 innings.

Wertz has an extremely deep arm stroke and attacks out of a high three-quarters slot. His fastball has been up to 97 mph with plenty of ride—especially in the top half of the zone—and it’s a pitch he supplements with an upper-80s-to-low-90s cutter and an upper-70s curveball. The former routinely flashes plus with effective gloveside break, while the latter has also flashed plus with depth and sharp, downward tilt.

Wertz will spend his 2026 season at Northeastern where he could very well cement himself as the best reliever in the CAA en route to a draft selection. – PF

Frank Willius, LHP

Old school: California Lutheran

New school: Virginia

A two-year standout at Division III California Lutheran, Willius in 2025 split his time between the bullpen and the rotation, pitching to a 2.76 ERA with 53 strikeouts to 12 walks across 32.2 innings. The 6-foot-4 southpaw’s highlight of the season came on March 22, when across seven shutout innings, he allowed just two hits, struck out 15 and walked none. Willius works exclusively out of the stretch and features some effort in his delivery that’s accompanied by a head whack. He has present arm speed and relies heavily on his fastball-slider combination.

Willius’ heater sits in the low 90s and has been up to 94 mph, while his low-80s breaking ball proved to be an effective secondary offering and generated empty swings against both lefthanded and righthanded hitters. Willius lacks a viable third pitch at the moment, but he figures to add one to his arsenal during his time in Charlottesville.

With physical projection remaining and an intriguing one-two punch to build off of, Willius is an exciting ball of clay for the Virginia coaching staff to mold. Whether it’s as a starter or an effective reliever, look for Willius to take on a meaningful role this spring for the ‘Hoos. – PF

Drew Wyers, 3B/SS

Old school: Bryant

New school: Mississippi State

After stops at both Stetson and Manhattan, Wyers this spring enjoyed a breakout year at Bryant to the tune of a .407/.521/.710 line with 11 doubles, 11 home runs, 50 RBIs and 26 walks against just 17 strikeouts. Wyers has a pull-oriented approach to go along with above-average bat-to-ball skills and polished swing decisions. He had plenty of draft interest and could have signed if he wanted to, but he’ll instead make his way to Mississippi State.

Wyers can play anywhere on the infield, though most of his reps have come at third base to this point. – PF