Clemsonbaseball will be without another key bat next season, with Collin Priest set to enter the transfer portal after spending the past two years with the program.
The first baseman and designated hitter missed the entire 2026 season because of a hamstring injury, but previously showed the kind of power that made him an important piece in Clemsonâs lineup. Collin Priest heads into the portal with two years of eligibility still remaining.
Priest transferred to Clemson from Michigan Wolverines baseball and made an immediate impact in 2025. He earned third-team All-ACC honors after batting .240 with 12 home runs and 52 RBIs. The left-handed hitter also added 11 doubles and drew 47 walks during his first season in orange.
Before arriving at Clemson, Priest put together a strong freshman season at Michigan, hitting .280 with 11 home runs, 11 doubles and 30 RBIs while earning All-Big Ten freshman honors. His departure adds another notable offseason move for Clemson as roster changes continue following the 2026 season.
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