Oregon baseball to face SEC, Big 12 foes early in 2027 season

USC infielder Adrian Lopez and Grand Canyon pitcher Chase Frey were two of Oregon's biggest wins out of the transfer portal. Brayden Jaksa and Jax Gimenez are two key returning figures in Oregon's lineup, while Will Sanford and Tanner Bradley return as strong pitching options in the rotation and bullpen, respectively.

Oregon has had success in recent history in early-season tournaments, including at Globe Life Field. The Ducks last made the trip to Arlington in 2024 for the Shriners Children's College Showdown, where they went 2-1 with wins over Oklahoma State and Baylor. Last season, the Ducks flew south to Nevada for the Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, where they also finished 2-1 with victories over Arizona and Vanderbilt.

There are plenty of moving pieces this season for Oregon in the dugout, but the Ducks will get a chance to quickly set the tone for the season if they can take down foes from the Big 12 or SEC, the latter of which snatched away stars from the Ducks in the portal.