Texas Tech baseball adds players from Houston, South Carolina, and UNLV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Texas Tech baseball announced commitments from three players in the NCAA transfer portal on June 8, 2026. Houston outfielder Xavier Perez, South Carolina infielder K.J. Scobey, and UNLV relief pitcher Jase Evangelista have pledged to join the Red Raiders. Their addition comes as Texas Tech looks to bolster its roster for the upcoming season, following the commitment of first baseman Caston Thompson from Nicholls State. The NCAA transfer portal remains open for undergraduate players through the end of June, with this class set to enhance the team's competitive standing moving forward.
- •Xavier Perez started 54 games for Houston, batting.288 this season.
- •K.J. Scobey played all 57 games for South Carolina, hitting.252.
- •Jase Evangelista contributed 64 strikeouts in 46⅔ innings for UNLV.
- •All three players announced their commitments on social media.
- •Undergraduate players have until June 30 to enter the transfer portal.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — UH, UNLV, South Carolina players pledge to Texas Tech baseball
"Houston OF Xavier Perez, South Carolina SS K.J. Scobey and UNLV RHP Jase Evangelista pick Texas Tech baseball after being in NCAA transfer portal.
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