VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is Transferring to NC State!

VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is transferring to NC State!

I would like to thank VCU for a great freshman year and the relationships and memories built. I’m excited to announce that I have committed to NC State to further my academic and athletic career. I’d like to thank Coach Avent and his staff for this opportunity. @NCStateBaseball pic.twitter.com/w3WzP2oLPP

— chris mchugh (@Chrismchugh2023) July 26, 2024

McHugh just wrapped up his Freshman season for the Rams, batting .273, with 6 Home Runs, 33 RBI’s, 36 Runs, 22 BB’s, 5 Doubles and 4 Stolen Bases. He boasted an OBP of .390. McHugh started in 53 of the 55 games he played in.

Coming out of High School, McHugh was the #47 overall player in the state of New York, and the #10 Shortstop according to Perfect Game.

McHugh has 3 years of eligibility remaining.

NC State has now picked up 5 players in the Transfer Portal this offseason.

SS Justin DeCriscio (San Diego)

UTL Trenton Lyons (Ole Miss)

1B Matt Ossenfort (Vanderbilt)

OF Dalen Thompson (Campbell)

P Julien Piessel (UNCG)