UCLA Baseball Bolsters 2026 Roster with Four Impactful Transfers
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UCLA baseball has significantly strengthened its roster for the 2026 season with the addition of four highly-regarded transfers: outfielder Will Gasparino, right-handed pitchers Logan Reddemann and Jake Swenson, and center fielder Michael Cunningham. These additions bring a wealth of collegiate experience and accolades to the Bruins program, poised to elevate their competitive edge.
Power and Experience Headline Transfer Class
The incoming transfers represent a diverse range of talent and experience, each having excelled at their previous institutions. All four student-athletes are expected to contribute immediately to the Bruins’ success.
Will Gasparino, a Los Angeles native returning home, joins UCLA from the University of Texas. The junior outfielder has demonstrated consistent power at the plate, starting 113 games over two seasons and compiling 25 home runs, 96 RBIs, and 82 runs scored. In 2025, Gasparino posted a .339 on-base percentage and a .512 slugging percentage, highlighted by a standout performance at Missouri on March 28th where he drove in a career-high eight runs. He was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and earned SEC Baseball All-Defensive Team honors in 2025.
Logan Reddemann, a right-handed pitcher from the University of San Diego, arrives with a proven track record of success. Named the WCC Freshman of the Year in 2024, Reddemann has a career record of 10-5 with a 3.20 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 131.1 innings pitched. He earned All-WCC First Team honors in consecutive seasons and showcased his dominance with a 2.29 ERA across 11 appearances in 2025, including strong outings against Oregon State and Saint Mary’s.
Jake Swenson, a right-handed pitcher transferring from Linfield University, brings a dominant presence to the pitching staff. The junior led the Northwest Conference with 94 strikeouts in 76.2 innings in 2025, earning Northwest Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. Swenson recorded two complete-game shutouts, including a remarkable 17-strikeout performance against Pacific Lutheran on April 5th, setting a new program record.
Rounding out the transfer class is Michael Cunningham, a senior center fielder from San Francisco State. Cunningham led the Gators in nearly every offensive category in 2025, including doubles (15), home runs (18), RBIs (63), stolen bases (20), and runs scored (65). He set a single-season program record with 65 runs and broke the school’s career home run mark, earning All-CCAA First Team honors and All-West Region recognition.
UCLA Looks to Build on Recent Success
These additions signal UCLA’s commitment to building a competitive program capable of contending for championships. The influx of talent provides Head Coach[Coach’sName-[Coach’sName-information not provided in source text]with increased depth and versatility across the roster.
Here’s a quick look at the incoming transfers:
- Will Gasparino – OF – Jr.
- Logan Reddemann – RHP – Jr.
- Jake Swenson – RHP – Jr.
- Michael Cunningham – OF – Sr.
The Bruins will look to integrate these talented players seamlessly into their system as they prepare for the challenges of the 2026 season. The combination of experienced transfers and returning players positions UCLA for continued success on the diamond.
