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Linkin Garcia enters NCAA transfer portal after strong season at Texas Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:37 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Linkin Garcia enters NCAA transfer portal after strong season at Texas Tech
Summary

Texas Tech infielder Linkin Garcia is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal as it opens on June 2. Garcia, who played as both a shortstop and third baseman, had a standout season, batting.338 with four home runs and 59 RBIs, ranking third on the team. He earned recognition as a member of the Big 12's all-freshman team. Alongside Garcia, corner infielder Hollis Porter and shortstop-third baseman Luke Orfi will also be transferring after limited participation this season. Garcia started all 55 games for Texas Tech during their 27-28 season.

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  • •Linkin Garcia batted.338 with 59 RBIs this season.
  • •Garcia was named to the Big 12's all-freshman team.
  • •Texas Tech finished the season with a 27-28 record.
  • •Garcia started all 55 games for Texas Tech.
  • •Hollis Porter and Luke Orfi are also entering the transfer portal.
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  • 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech baseball losing infielder Linkin Garcia to transfer portal
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The NCAA transfer portal opens June 2 for baseball players. Texas Tech baseball shortstop-third baseman Linkin Garcia is set to test the market.

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