Oregon outfielder Angel Laya enters transfer portal, attracts SEC interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Oregon outfielder Angel Laya has entered the NCAA transfer portal, leading to significant interest from several SEC schools including Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Georgia. Laya, who had a strong freshman season, ended with a.296 batting average and set Oregon records for home runs and total bases. His decision to transfer follows a disappointing finish in the Super Regionals where Oregon was swept by Texas. This news adds pressure on Oregon to retain other key freshmen as they strengthen their roster ahead of next season.
- •Angel Laya enters the transfer portal after freshman season at Oregon.
- •Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Georgia are pursuing Laya.
- •He finished with a.296 average and 14 home runs this season.
- •Oregon was swept by Texas in the Super Regionals.
- •Laya's transfer is part of a larger trend of Oregon players moving.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — SEC heavyweights likely landing spots for Oregon OF Angel Laya
"Four SEC powerhouses have shown interest in Oregon outfielder Angel Laya in the transfer portal.
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