Auburn Pitcher Justice De Jong Transfers to NC State

July 18, 2026 — Auburn, Alabama

Right-handed pitcher Justice De Jong, a freshman from Brooklyn, N.Y., has committed to NC State after entering the transfer portal from Auburn. De Jong appeared in six games for the Tigers in 2026, tossing 5⅓ innings and striking out five batters.

He is currently pitching for the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod League, where he has posted a 1-0 record with a 3.38 ERA through 13.1 innings. De Jong becomes the third Auburn pitcher to enter the portal this offseason, following Saxon Roberts and Trevor Booten.

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Source: 247Sports / Pack Insider

From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 14–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

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