Arkansas State RHP Kyler Carmack transferring to Ole Miss

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A bright spot in the 2022 Arkansas State pitching staff is heading to the SEC. Kyler Carmack is transferring to Ole Miss, the righty announced Friday.

The move comes one week after the Cabot native entered the transfer portal.

I would like to start by saying thank you to Astate academics and baseball for the opportunities given to me over the last couple of years. After entering the portal, I have decided to transfer to Ole Miss to further my education and baseball career. #GoRebs 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/tgIMlw5Wxo
— Kyler Carmack (@CarmackKyler2) June 9, 2023

Jumping to 2024 a bit, Arkansas State RHP Kyler Carmack has one hell of a freaking changeup. Kid running a 44% Whiff% and 33% Chase% on it. He'll throw it to RHH & LHH. Diabolical pitch. Massive depth and dart. Airbender. He's up to 96 too. Some effort. Real interesting follow. pic.twitter.com/lSKmnWadsK
— Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) May 14, 2023

The 6-2 redshirt freshman enjoyed a standout season in his first collegiate campaign. The righty went 5-3 in 12 starts this season, ranking second in the Sun Belt with a 3.23 ERA.

He also ranked top 10 in the conference in opponent’s batting average (.242).

The redshirt freshman went 6-plus innings in 5 of his starts this season, recording a season-high 7 strikeouts against Old Dominion in May. Carmack also had a bit of success with the bat, getting on base 11 times in 29 plate appearances. His best performance was a 3-hit day, including a walk, 2 doubles and an RBI against Illinois State.

He was the second Red Wolf pitcher to enter the portal, joining fellow RHP Aaron Evers.

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