Auburn baseball adds pitcher Corey Kling from transfer portal

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Auburn baseball adds pitcher Corey Kling from transfer portal
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Auburn baseball has secured a commitment from right-handed pitcher Corey Kling, who previously played at Arizona. Kling excelled as a reliever for the Wildcats, recording 43 strikeouts in 40 innings over the 2026 season. He comes to Auburn after one year with Arizona and two years at USF. His addition follows the transfer of Zach Stevens from South Alabama, as Auburn aims to strengthen its pitching staff amid changes in the roster.

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  • Corey Kling committed to Auburn after one season at Arizona.
  • He struck out 43 batters in 40 innings during the 2026 season.
  • Kling joins Zach Stevens, another recent transfer.
  • Auburn's pitching staff has seen several departures this offseason.
  • Kling previously spent two seasons at USF before transferring.
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  • 6:39 PMYahoo SportsAuburn baseball adds former Big 12 reliever from transfer portal
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Corey Kling struck out 43 batters over 20 games with the Arizona Wildcats as a reliever in 2026.

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