Baseball Sends 21 Rustlers to Four-Year Programs, Including 12 Division I Transfers
Huntington Beach, Calif. - The Golden West College baseball program continues its tradition of academic and athletic excellence with 21 student-athletes from the 2025 roster committing to four-year universities. The class includes 12 Division I signees, highlighted by two Power Four commitments—University of Missouri (SEC) and University of Arizona (Big 12, 2025 College World Series participant).
Over the last two seasons, Golden West has now moved on 39 total players to the four-year level, including 26 at the Division I level, a testament to the program's development and commitment to advancing student-athletes.
2025 Rustler Transfers
Division I
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Luke Elward – Loyola Marymount University
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Jake Ferretti – Youngstown State University
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Dennis Fitzpatrick – University of the Pacific
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David Ladjevic – San Diego State University
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Bryan Martinez – Utah Tech University
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Roman Meyers – University of Arizona
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Ethan Moran – Wagner University
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Kadin Muckley – University of Missouri
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JJ Robles – San Jose State University
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Jonny Rodriguez – UNLV
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Elias Valdez – University of the Pacific
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Braden Wellen – University of San Francisco
Division II
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Zach Burrow – Arkansas Tech University
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Bryce Haynes – Newman University
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Murphy Loncharich – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
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Cain Lusic – Kutztown University
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Jake Rice – University of South Carolina – Beaufort
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Kevin Villegas – Biola University
Division III
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Landon Runyan – Whitman College
NAIA
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Tyler Cowins – Bethesda University
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Steven Thompson – Bethesda University
Golden West head coach Drew Ramos praised the group's achievements:
"This is an outstanding group of young men who have represented Golden West with integrity and hard work. Seeing 21 players continue their academic and athletic journeys—especially 12 at the Division I level and two to Power Four programs—speaks volumes about their dedication and our program's commitment to development."