Former NC State Pitcher Jaxon Lucas is Transferring to Liberty

Former NC State Pitcher Jaxon Lucas is transferring to Liberty.

Sophomore relief pitcher Jaxon Lucas made 11 appearances this season, posting a 5.21 ERA and striking out 20 batters in 19 innings. Opponents hit .268 against him. In 2023, Lucas appeared in 15 games, recording a 9.43 ERA and striking out 22 batters in 21 innings. Opponents hit .337 against him in his first year.

Back in 2023, Lucas was ranked the No. 1 shortstop prospect in the state of North Carolina by Perfect Game and the No. 8 overall prospect in the state. He was also ranked the No. 117 overall prospect nationally.

Lucas has two years of eligibility remaining.

15 NC State players have now entered the transfer portal since it opened

Sophomore Infielder Trenton Lyons (Kennesaw St.), Sophomore Outfielder Jet Gilliam (Utah), Redshirt Junior Pitcher Jacob Dienes (Memphis) and Junior Pitcher Eli Pillsbury (Jacksonville St.)

Sophomore Catcher Alex Sosa

Sophomore 3rd Baseman Ryan Jaros (Committed to Rutgers)

Sophomore 1st Baseman Matt Ossenfort

Freshman Infielder Ryder Woodson (Committed to Mississippi St.)

Junior Relief Pitcher Derrick Smith

Redshirt Sophomore Catcher Drew Lanphere and Freshman Right-Handed Pitcher Aden Knowles

Junior Third Baseman Matt Heavner

Freshman Outfielder Trey Bentley

Sophomore Outfielder Jake Bechtel.