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Drew Lanphere Reportedly Returning to NC State

June 28, 2025
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Inside Pack Sports has learned that catcher Drew Lanphere will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and return to NC State for his redshirt junior season.

The Wendell, N.C. native played in 36 games for the Wolfpack in 2025, starting in 23, and batted .217 in 83 at-bats. Lanphere tallied three doubles, one home run, and 14 runs batted in as the Wolfpack’s backup catcher.

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Drew Lanphere Reportedly Returning to NC State

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Glasswolf
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6:35p, 6/28/25
That's actually pretty huge. Always thought Lanphere was a better defensive catcher than Sosa
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pack2010
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6:44p, 6/28/25
Love having him back, is he good enough to be our starter defensively? Or do we still think we are going to bring another in to compete?

I would ASSUME he is coming back thinking we aren't going to pursue anyone else.
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6:47p, 6/28/25
I liked his potential freshman year
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7:04p, 6/28/25
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In reply to wolfpackfan00 • 7:21p, 6/28/25
Generally disagree with Ethan here. Lanphere will be a positive defensively playing every day (if that's what happens).

I'm more worried offensively, but comforted by the floor being established with his return.
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In reply to Glasswolf • 7:40p, 6/28/25
Same here
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In reply to pack2010 • 7:40p, 6/28/25
Never know
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In reply to Mandras • 7:40p, 6/28/25
Louder
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7:44p, 6/28/25
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king....
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8:00p, 6/28/25
He's been a decent reserve the past few years.
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In reply to Ripper • 10:20p, 6/28/25
Probably needs to stay that way.
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In reply to StateFan2001 • 10:46p, 6/28/25
StateFan2001 said:
Probably needs to stay that way.
Yep.
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10:58p, 6/28/25
Familiar with the pitching staff, solid defensively , some untapped pop in the bat. Glad to have him back. We've been really spoiled with catchers, but just having stability at that position will be helpful regardless of whomever else is added.
Just a guy on the sunshine squad.
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In reply to wilmwolf • 11:17p, 6/28/25
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Familiar with the pitching staff, solid defensively , some untapped pop in the bat. Glad to have him back. We've been really spoiled with catchers, but just having stability at that position will be helpful regardless of whomever else is added.

agreed. could we improve the position? maybe, probably. but if he is our guy in 2025, we could do worse too. The staff clearly likes his bat, he was given every chance to win the DH role this past year, it just didn't really click on the stat sheet. If it clicks like it seems like it could (again, the staff clearly sees something in him) then he is a guy that can hit .270ish, walk a decent bit (more walks than Ks this year), and give you a handful of XBH while playing solid defense- that would be a win.
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11:32p, 6/28/25
Try to find a top level catcher in the portal first. If it doesn't work out, platoon Lanphere, Bonn, and DiCarlo early on and settle on the starter by mid season.
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In reply to pack2010 • 12:18a, 6/29/25
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pack2010 said:
wilmwolf said:
Familiar with the pitching staff, solid defensively , some untapped pop in the bat. Glad to have him back. We've been really spoiled with catchers, but just having stability at that position will be helpful regardless of whomever else is added.

agreed. could we improve the position? maybe, probably. but if he is our guy in 2025, we could do worse too. The staff clearly likes his bat, he was given every chance to win the DH role this past year, it just didn't really click on the stat sheet. If it clicks like it seems like it could (again, the staff clearly sees something in him) then he is a guy that can hit .270ish, walk a decent bit (more walks than Ks this year), and give you a handful of XBH while playing solid defense- that would be a win.


Agree. Has one of the better arms I've seen a State catcher have including Cozart. If he's your 7,8, or 9th bat then that's something you live with.

ETA: Multiple guys have said he's the hardest worker on the team and was primed to break out last year. To your point, didn't quite work out offensively, but I thought the glove was there. Had to play Sosa because of the potential with the bat.
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9:39a, 6/29/25
In 44 ACC at bats, had a .883 OPS, 9 walks to 5 Ks. Interestingly batted 100 points higher against lefties than rightys. Imagine that would be an area he would see improvement over a whole season.
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10:48a, 6/29/25
If he can be a positive defensively and not strike out all the time, he's helping us.
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In reply to Alex Gee • 11:01a, 6/29/25
100%
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11:02a, 6/29/25
Don't see it. The bat was worse than Heavner last season and I'm not sure he's a clear upgrade defensively. 11% caught stolen rate in summer league ball over 3 seasons.
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12:43p, 6/29/25
Still need to add a catcher imo
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2:21p, 6/29/25
Don't see carrying 4 C's with a 34 man roster
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In reply to ClePack • 3:46p, 6/29/25
ClePack said:
Still need to add a catcher imo
If DeCarlo stays on campus you already have 3 on campus. No team is carrying 4 catchers anywhere
I asked a ref if he could give me a technical foul for thinking bad things about him. He said, of course not. I said, well, I think you stink. And he gave me a technical. You can't trust em.


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In reply to Glasswolf • 4:25p, 6/29/25
And P.Bonn11 can play Outfield if needed but agree only need 3 Catchers
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In reply to Glasswolf • 5:18p, 6/29/25
Glasswolf said:
ClePack said:
Still need to add a catcher imo
If DeCarlo stays on campus you already have 3 on campus. No team is carrying 4 catchers anywhere


Who is the 3rd? Hopefully juco guy?
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In reply to ClePack • 5:19p, 6/29/25
ClePack said:
Glasswolf said:
ClePack said:
Still need to add a catcher imo
If DeCarlo stays on campus you already have 3 on campus. No team is carrying 4 catchers anywhere


Who is the 3rd? Hopefully juco guy?

Preston Bonn was a freshman that redshirted this year
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In reply to pack2010 • 5:28p, 6/29/25
pack2010 said:
ClePack said:
Glasswolf said:
ClePack said:
Still need to add a catcher imo
If DeCarlo stays on campus you already have 3 on campus. No team is carrying 4 catchers anywhere


Who is the 3rd? Hopefully juco guy?

Preston Bonn was a freshman that redshirted this year


I suppose that's better than relying on Drew and 2 true fresh. Still not the most ideal but I guess we have no choice.
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8:51p, 6/29/25
I hope this is obvious, but there's a lot more to catching than just throwing guys out.
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