Southern Miss baseball adds Cade Baker from Toledo via transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Southern Miss baseball has secured Toledo outfielder Cade Baker, marking the team's third addition from the transfer portal this offseason. Baker, who entered the portal on May 26, recorded a.312 batting average with 49 RBIs and eight home runs during his season at Toledo. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, stealing 18 bases on 21 attempts. Baker joins Cannon Peery and Drew Harrison in Southern Miss's transfer class, filling the void left by Ben Higdon, who has exhausted his eligibility. Four Southern Miss players announced their intent to transfer following the season.
- •Cade Baker played one season at Toledo before transferring.
- •He achieved 49 RBIs and hit eight home runs in 2026.
- •Baker's best performance included two home runs against Youngstown State.
- •Southern Miss has added three players from the transfer portal this year.
- •Four players from the Southern Miss roster have chosen to transfer.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Southern Miss baseball adds Toledo outfielder Cade Baker from transfer portal
"Southern Miss baseball adds its third player its transfer class, landing Toledo right fielder Cade Baker.
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