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A guy like Renfrow is the huge exception - many pitchers flash as freshmen

and break out sophomore year. Look at Stieg as a prime example - I could see Kulik in particular having a big breakout. Cowen as a lefty who throws strikes and can spin it, can fit in quickly in a high level bullpen as a soph. I posted last season I thought that we had the best group of freshmen pitching I could remember (many years) and we are seeing that group get absolutely pillaged. think Yagesh and Berzonski can fill the role this year, but keep in mind our program is still built on HS recruits as our best players. Losing guys like Marciano, Kulik and Cowen will really hurt in 2027 season, not as much this year, but when our HS recruits like Renfrow, Stieg, Crowl and Clement potentially/likely leave for draft. We fill out with transfers but our best should be the HS guys.
Posted: 08/08/2025 at 01:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by QCP)

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It appears Marcel Kulik is in the transfer portal...
QCP 08/03/25 03:24 PM ET
Would have thought he might earn a very big role next season...
vtfin91 08/04/25 10:20 AM ET
Looks like Kulik to Auburn, similar to Marciano...
QCP 08/04/25 06:36 PM ET
Pretty level-headed analysis. Fingers crossed our staff looks that deep in
HokiePWC 08/05/25 08:49 AM ET
Cowen also transferring
Vawter Tech 08/04/25 09:03 AM ET
Not too surprised with Cowen transferring given the numbers...
QCP 08/04/25 10:35 PM ET
My son overlapped for only a small time in the VBL for the express
tdubvt 08/07/25 02:08 PM ET
Transferring to UVA**
manassashoo 08/07/25 12:56 PM ET
Kid must have been beaned in the head by a hit ball more than once.
ancient alien 2018 08/07/25 10:56 PM ET
A little surprised by that. He has potential for sure…
QCP 08/07/25 02:58 PM ET
A guy like Renfrow is the huge exception - many pitchers flash as freshmen
vtfin91 08/08/25 01:29 PM ET
I share your concerns about 2027 pitching. We will likely...
QCP 08/08/25 03:02 PM ET
We need left handed pitchers, so I think it will be the bull pen
manassashoo 08/07/25 04:05 PM ET
i was a bit surprised when it popped up too****
tdubvt 08/07/25 03:57 PM ET
Kulik found a home in Auburn quickly
Vawter Tech 08/05/25 03:32 PM ET