Tigers pick up Michigan transfer Collin Priest

Collin Priest is a former Michigan infielder who is now a Clemson transfer portal commitment.

Brandon Rink - Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer - Saturday, June 22 2024

Clemson baseball went back into the transfer portal for another familiar connection for Erik Bakich.

Former Michigan infielder Collin Priest announced a commitment to Clemson on Saturday.

Priest earned All-Big Ten freshman and second-team freshman All-American honors last season. He hit .279 with 11 homers, 30 RBIs, 11 doubles and 34 walks to 52 strikeouts as a designated hitter.

Before Michigan:

• First Team All-State

• Hit .417 with a 1.546 OPS and 11 home runs in senior season

• Over his high school career, hit .383/.576 with 25 home runs and 84 RBI

• Three-time All-State Selection

• Three-time All-District Selection

• Served as Team Captain in senior season

• Named Team MVP and Offensive MVP

• Led team to three district championships and one regional championship

• Holds School Single Season home run record and Career Home run record

• Played in the Dominican Republic against top international players

He joins former Indiana State outfielder Dominic Listi as transfer portal additions so far.

New beginnings. CP13. Go Tigers 🐅 @ClemsonBaseball pic.twitter.com/VYmOISEES2
— Collin Priest (@collinpriest13) June 22, 2024

Best is yet to come… but first …@collinpriest13

✅ UM Freshman HR record in 30+ less AB’s
✅ 2nd team freshman all American
✅ 35 regular season starts, 310 average, 11 HR, 11 doubles
✅ 1.2 OPS as starter
✅ 115 EV HR at Iowa pic.twitter.com/0ChhMxgM3Z
— Marty Priest (@mjpriest1304) June 19, 2024