Cooper Walls transfers from Florida to Georgia ahead of 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Cooper Walls, a right-handed pitcher, has committed to Georgia after spending the 2026 season with Florida. Walls entered the transfer portal earlier this month following a year in Gainesville where he made 17 appearances, including 10 starts, with a 7.17 ERA. The San Diego native previously earned Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year honors at Hawaii before transferring to Florida. His departure is part of a broader trend, as several members of Florida's pitching staff also entered the portal after the Gators' NCAA Tournament exit. Walls joins a Georgia squad working to strengthen its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Walls made 17 appearances and posted a 7.17 ERA with Florida.
- •He was previously named Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year at Hawaii.
- •Florida's season ended in frustration with a loss to Troy.
- •Walls joins Georgia, which has also acquired other players from the transfer portal.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Florida transfer right-handed pitcher Cooper Walls commits to Georgia
"Georgia has added another arm from the transfer portal as it continues building their roster for the 2027 season. Former Florida right-handed pitcher Cooper Walls announced his commitment to the Bulldogs after spending the 2026 campaign in Gainesville. Walls entered the portal earlier this month following one season with the Gators. He originally transferred to […]
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