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TRANSFER PORTAL TRACKER: Smith, Woodson Enter Transfer Portal

June 4, 2025
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With NC State's baseball season is over now is the time players will start to enter the transfer portal. Here is a list of the additions, including right-handed pitcher Derrick Smith and infielder Ryder Woodson.

As each NC State player enters we will update the tracker below!

POSITION CLASS PLAYER ENTRANCE DATE
Infielder Freshman Ryder Woodson 6/5
Pitcher Junior Derrick Smith 6/5
First Base Sophomore Matt Ossenfort 6/4
Catcher Junior Drew Lanphere 6/4
Pitcher Sophomore Jaxon Lucas 6/4
Pitcher Freshman Aden Knowles 6/4
Third Base Junior Matt Heavner 6/3
Third Base Sophomore Ryan Jaros 6/3
Outfield Sophomore Jet Gilliam 6/3
Outfield Freshman Trey Bentley 6/2
Outfield Sophomore Jake Bechtel 5/28
Pitcher Graduate Jacob Dienes 5/26
Pitcher Junior Eli Pillsbury 5/24
Infielder Freshman Peyton Young N/A

6/5: Pitcher Derrick Smith has entered the transfer portal.

6/5 Infielder Ryder Woodson has entered the transfer portal.

6/4: Infielder Matt Ossenfort has entered the transfer portal.

6/4: Catcher Drew Lanphere has entered the transfer portal.

6/4: Pitcher Jaxon Lucas has entered the transfer portal.

6/4: Pitcher Aden Knowles has entered the transfer portal.

6/3: Third baseman Matt Heavner has entered the transfer portal.

6/3: Third baseman Ryan Jaros has entered the transfer portal according to his father, Ken Jaros.

6/2: Trey Bentley will enter the transfer portal.

5/28: Jake Bechtel will enter the transfer portal.

5/26: Jacob Dienes will enter the transfer portal.

5/24: Eli Pillsbury will enter the transfer portal.

TRANSFER PORTAL TRACKER: Smith, Woodson Enter Transfer Portal

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In reply to Jtilley • 1:49p, 6/5/25
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.


lol a slider is typically thrown harder and with late break. His is a slower 12/6 breaker.
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In reply to Jtilley • 2:06p, 6/5/25
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack

Just a guy on the sunshine squad.
The Gatekeeper.
Homer Dumbarse.
StateFan2001 has a micro*****.
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In reply to wilmwolf • 2:12p, 6/5/25
wilmwolf said:
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack







some point some people jus need to sit down and shut up

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2:17p, 6/5/25
Oh man. This seems to have escalated.
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2:20p, 6/5/25
Idk if it's been mentioned before, but I wonder if men's basketball NIL commitment is effecting other sports (women's bball and baseball).
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In reply to getwicked • 2:48p, 6/5/25
Oh what do you mean
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2:50p, 6/5/25
All these portal entries make me wonder if a) the team knows a coaching change is coming, b) they were not as close as we'd been led to believe or c) this is simply the new normal?
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In reply to Glasswolf • 2:55p, 6/5/25
Glasswolf said:
wilmwolf said:
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack







some point some people jus need to sit down and shut up



That was in HS. How about just going back and watching him pitch last year. I know not is nuanced for some to distinguish between curveball and slider so not really sweating. And by the way, almost nobody says they throw a curveball anymore. Everyone calls their breaking ball a slider. What Dusan throws is a slider. What Smith threw last year was a curveball.
I will go back and watch to make sure my memory isn't failing me but I certainly remember a high spin lower velo 12/6.
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In reply to StateFan2001 • 3:01p, 6/5/25
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
wilmwolf said:
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack







some point some people jus need to sit down and shut up



That was in HS. How about just going back and watching him pitch last year. I know not is nuanced for some to distinguish between curveball and slider so not really sweating. And by the way, almost nobody says they throw a curveball anymore. Everyone calls their breaking ball a slider. What Dusan throws is a slider. What Smith threw last year was a curveball.
I will go back and watch to make sure my memory isn't failing me but I certainly remember a high spin lower velo 12/6.


What do you mean by a 12/6?
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3:07p, 6/5/25
So yo think he's just going to stop throwing a pitch that caught recruiters eyes It's a slider. You're the only poster I've ever heard James call out by name in a zoom call that did make a post while I that zoom call.
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I40Wolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
wilmwolf said:
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack







some point some people jus need to sit down and shut up



That was in HS. How about just going back and watching him pitch last year. I know not is nuanced for some to distinguish between curveball and slider so not really sweating. And by the way, almost nobody says they throw a curveball anymore. Everyone calls their breaking ball a slider. What Dusan throws is a slider. What Smith threw last year was a curveball.
I will go back and watch to make sure my memory isn't failing me but I certainly remember a high spin lower velo 12/6.


What do you mean by a 12/6?
Like on a clock. A 12/6 curve has more vertical break, from the 12 to the 6.

Smith throws a slider in the 80-84mph range, at least it was last year.
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3:09p, 6/5/25
Even the ****iing announcers in the super regionals last year we calling it a slider
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In reply to Glasswolf • 3:09p, 6/5/25
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Even the ****iing announcers in the super regionals last year we calling it a slider


So do the guys at perfect game.

Just a guy on the sunshine squad.
The Gatekeeper.
Homer Dumbarse.
StateFan2001 has a micro*****.
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So yo think he's just going to stop throwing a pitch that caught recruiters eyes It's a slider. You're the only poster I've ever heard James call out by name in a zoom call that did make a post while I that zoom call.



Say what?
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StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
wilmwolf said:
Jtilley said:
StateFan2001 said:
Glasswolf said:
StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.



Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92


Wit a sliderer that to0ps 86


He doesn't even throw a slider. He throws an old school 12/6 that probably doesn't reach 80.
You have no clue what you are talking about, it is 10000% a slider. The pitch doesn't have to "Slide" to be a slider.
Derrick himself would be surprised to know that he doesn't have a slider.


"I usually establish the four-seam first because you want to land that fastball. I have a two-seam to go with that, which I like to go inside on hitters a lot. I got a slider -- I go slider not curveball -- that's probably my favorite pitch to throw."

Commitment Corner: White Bear Lake's Derrick Smith Set To Join The Pack







some point some people jus need to sit down and shut up



That was in HS. How about just going back and watching him pitch last year. I know not is nuanced for some to distinguish between curveball and slider so not really sweating. And by the way, almost nobody says they throw a curveball anymore. Everyone calls their breaking ball a slider. What Dusan throws is a slider. What Smith threw last year was a curveball.
I will go back and watch to make sure my memory isn't failing me but I certainly remember a high spin lower velo 12/6.


What do you mean by a 12/6?


The shape of the breaking ball. So it means it breaks from 12 to 6 on the clock. In other words allot completely vertical with no horizontal movement.
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Even the ****iing announcers in the super regionals last year we calling it a slider


So do the guys at perfect game.



Call it what you want brother.
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4:58p, 6/5/25
Truthfully, I'm not even worried yet. Not nearly as worried as I was when Tommy white and Peebles (lol) left. None of these guys that have left were contributors. We had the season we had this year, pretty much, without them. I'm sure some were penciled in as contributors for next year like Ryder, but for whatever reason he didn't play this year hardly at all, so we have no idea who he actually is. It's tough to judge a guy in 35 plate appearances.

If we begin to lose guys like McHugh or a SP I'll worry.
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5:10p, 6/5/25
With respect to Woodson…no offense to him but the two days of great hitting came against Central Connecticut and Stetson.
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Sure would like to know the real story on Smith this year. James, can we get some answers on what happened here?
They didn't play him. If he were injured he wouldn't have pitched IMO.
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wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.


Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92
I'm pretty sure he tops out higher than 92.
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In reply to StateFan2001 • 6:29p, 6/5/25
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wilmwolf said:
Glasswolf said:
Even the ****iing announcers in the super regionals last year we calling it a slider


So do the guys at perfect game.



Call it what you want brother.
We are calling it wat it is just like the people that get paid to follow an report on baseball. A slider
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StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.


Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92
I'm pretty sure he tops out higher than 92.
He does.
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Not playing Woodson all year should be a firing offense


Lmao. He flashed for 2 games. Go get paid young man , bc someone will pay him for those 2 games.
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7:21p, 6/5/25
Pretty sure Smith had the yips this year. Would explain the not getting innings while being healthy enough to throw
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StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Will be interesting to see if Smith actually ends up at another school since he's draft eligible. Guys like him may be taking a cue from basketball and putting their name in the portal while also pursuing pro options.


Hard to get drafted as a RHP bullpen guy that tops at 92
I'm pretty sure he tops out higher than 92.


I will looo back at CWS game and see where he was. That is what I remember last time we saw him last year.
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StateFan2001 said:
wilmwolf said:
Glasswolf said:
Even the ****iing announcers in the super regionals last year we calling it a slider


So do the guys at perfect game.



Call it what you want brother.
We are calling it wat it is just like the people that get paid to follow a report on baseball. A slider


You of all people should know everybody calls everything a slider these days. It isn't fashionable to throw a curveball.
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In reply to Glasswolf • 7:50p, 6/5/25
Went back and looked at the 9th and 10th against Kentucky. Just as I said fb at 92 (and the announcer said he overthrew the 92 fb) and the 12/6 'slider' at 81 (sorry not 80 o misspoke). I should have said sits 92. Honestly though he never throws a fastball so hard to say exactly where he sits but 92 is prob pretty accurate.

Original point, not very likely for a RHP 1 inning guy in college sitting 92 with 81 'slider' getting drafted.
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Pretty sure Smith had the yips this year. Would explain the not getting innings while being healthy enough to throw


Had heard the same. As well as a shoulder.
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So are you saying Smith is a draft guy? That was the initial assertion before folks want to nitpick stupid *****
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So are you saying Smith is a draft guy? That was the initial assertion before folks want to nitpick stupid *****


https://d1baseball.com/prospects/2025-mlb-draft-college-top-250-prospects/
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