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Texas Tech baseball adds Maryland shortstop Ty Kaunas from transfer portal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Texas Tech baseball adds Maryland shortstop Ty Kaunas from transfer portal
Summary

Texas Tech baseball announced the addition of Maryland shortstop Ty Kaunas on June 12 after losing freshman starter Linkin Garcia to the transfer portal. Kaunas, who started all 56 games for Maryland, batted.286 with 5 home runs and 39 RBIs this past season. He was recognized on the Big Ten all-freshman team, similar to Garcia’s honor in the Big 12. This offseason, Texas Tech has now acquired five players through the transfer portal as they look to strengthen their roster following a 27-28 season. Kaunas's commitment adds depth to the shortstop position as the team prepares for upcoming competitions.

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  • •Ty Kaunas transfers from Maryland to Texas Tech baseball
  • •Kaunas started all games at Maryland, hitting.286
  • •He replaces Linkin Garcia, who transferred to Texas
  • •Texas Tech has added five players through the portal
  • •Team finished 27-28 last season, seeking improvement
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  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech baseball adds Maryland shortstop from transfer portal
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Texas Tech baseball lost a starting freshman shortstop in the transfer portal. Maryland SS Ty Kaunas, also a freshman starter, could fill the vacancy.

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