Clemsonbaseball continues to add pieces through the transfer portal, and the latest addition could provide another boost to the Tigers’ pitching staff.
According to D1Baseball($), UMBC right-handed pitcher Kailen Hackmann has committed to Clemson after an impressive freshman season. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound rising sophomore earned a spot on the 2026 America East All-Rookie Team after emerging as one of the top relievers in the conference.
Hackmann appeared in 20 games for the Retrievers, all out of the bullpen, tying for the team lead in appearances. He finished the season with a perfect 7-0 record, a 3.07 ERA, one save and 47 strikeouts across 41 innings. He also picked up America East Pitcher of the Week honors on March 3 after a dominant outing against Monmouth, striking out eight batters over three scoreless and hitless innings.
During conference play, Hackmann continued his strong performance, going 5-0 with a save and a 3.72 ERA in 19.1 innings. Before beginning his college career, he starred at Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia.
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Hackmann joins a growing Clemson transfer class that includes Troy Sudbrook from Toledo, Bennett Edwards from Georgia Southern, Isaac Incinelli from St. Johns River State College, Landon White from Bryant, Jamie Daly from Davidson and Jackson Miller from Bowling Green.
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