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Gamecocks' Trio Lands on D1Baseball's Top College Prospects List

Alex Joyce

South Carolina batter Ethan Petry is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against LSU during the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
South Carolina batter Ethan Petry is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against LSU during the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met Wednesday, May 24, 2023. / Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

Gamecocks' star trio earn high praise from national outlet, D1Baseball, by landing on their top 150 college prospects list for the 2025 MLB Draft.

OF/INF Ethan Petry, RHP Eli Jerzembeck, and INF Henry Kaczmar are the three named to D1Baseball's watch list as potential top MLB Draft Picks.

Petry is entering year three in Columbia and already has a long list of accomplishments. Playing both infield (INF) and outfield (OF), Petry is coming off an impressive sophomore season that finished with a second straight All-American nomination. In 2024, Petry had a .307 batting average, hit 21 home runs, 53 RBIs (runs batted in), a team best 51 walks, and 57 runs scored.

Right handed pitcher (RHP) Eli Jerzembeck did not play in 2024 due to injury, but is looking to build off a freshman season that finished with a 2.84 ERA (earned run average) including 36 strikeouts in 31.2 innings pitched.

Ohio State transfer Henry Kaczmar is expected to make a big impact after coming over from the Buckeyes. Last season in Columbus, Kaczmar finished the year with a .320 batting average, seven home runs, and 36 RBIs.

Gamecock fans will get a chance to see their baseball team on Opening day against Sacred Heart on February 14.

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