The Virginia Tech Hokies finished the 2025 baseball season with a 31-25 record, including a disappointing 12-18 mark in ACC play. After defeating Stanford in the first round of the ACC Baseball Tournament, the Hokies fell to No. 14 Clemson in the second round and suddenly their season was over.
Head coach John Szefc made some moves once the season ended, firing pitching coach Ryan Fecteau. Fecteau has been with Szefc since his final season at Maryland in 2017 and all eight seasons in Blacksburg. Also, the director of player development, Kyle Sarazin, was let go.
Now, for the players. The NCAA transfer portal opened this week, and two players—junior first baseman Garrett Michel and freshman pitcher Tucker Swails—announced they are entering it.
Michel hit .272 with a .398 OBP and .866 OPS. The Denver, North Carolina, native battled injuries during his time with the Hokies. He could be drafted in the 2025 MLB draft, too.
Very blessed to have been able to spend this past year at Virginia Tech. Thank you to all of the coaches that gave me the opportunity. With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility remaining.
RHP
5’11
195lbs
276-229-5029
— Tucker Swails (@swails_tucker) June 2, 2025
Swails is a native of Patrick County High School in nearby Stuart, Virginia. The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder redshirted during his only season at Virginia Tech. Swails starred as a pitcher and shortstop in high school.
We wish the best for these two Hokies as they move forward in their careers.