Grant Govel returns to USC baseball for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Grant Govel announced on July 27 that he will forgo signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and return to USC for the 2027 baseball season. Govel, who posted a 10-3 record and a 2.87 ERA for the Trojans in 2026, is expected to become the team's ace following Mason Edwards' departure to the Athletics. This decision bolsters USC's pitching lineup, as Govel aims to contribute significantly alongside standout Andrew Johnson in the upcoming season.
- •Govel was selected by the Pirates in the 16th round of the MLB Draft.
- •He will enter his junior season with USC in 2027.
- •Govel finished the 2026 season with a 10-3 record.
- •He earned second-team All-American honors for his performance in 2026.
- •Mason Edwards, another key pitcher, has signed with the Athletics.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Grant Govel to return to USC baseball for 2027 season
"On Monday, Govel announced that he will forego signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and return to USC in 2027, giving the Trojans a massive boost
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