July 20–24, 2026 — Auburn, AL
Auburn baseball’s recruiting class saw some roster movement this week. Three 2027 signees signed professional contracts following the MLB Draft, including San Diego Padres first-round pick Coleman Borthwick, who signed for $3.8 million and forfeited his Auburn commitment. The losses reflect the caliber of talent Auburn continues to attract at the national level.
On the addition side, former Baylor right-handed pitcher Brayden Bergman committed to Auburn from the transfer portal on July 20, adding hard-throwing pitching depth for the 2027 roster. Previously, Auburn baseball head coach Butch Thompson hired Nick Ammirati — formerly of Georgia — as hitting coordinator for the 2026–27 season.
Source: Auburn Wire / USA Today
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 21–27, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 16 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
