Zach Bates transfers from Illinois to Nebraska baseball program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Nebraska baseball has added closer Zach Bates from Illinois via the transfer portal. Bates, who missed last season due to injury, had a strong 2025 season, earning third-team All-Big Ten recognition. He recorded a 2-2 record with a 2.83 ERA, eight saves in 23 appearances, and struck out 34 batters. Nebraska aims for Bates to return to form after Tommy John surgery, as he becomes the fourth transfer addition for the program this offseason.
- •Zach Bates joins Nebraska after transferring from Illinois.
- •Bates earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025.
- •He had a 2.83 ERA and eight saves last season.
- •Bates missed the previous season due to injury.
- •He is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois closer Zach Bates transfers to Nebraska
"Nebraska baseball stayed active in the transfer portal, adding Illinois closer Zach Bates from the transfer portal.
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