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Isaac Cadena Enters Transfer Portal, Seeks Fifth School

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Isaac Cadena entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday, seeking his fifth school in as many years.
He posted a .241 average with nine RBIs in 29 games, improved to .294 with a .425 on-base percentage, and finished with eight homers.
He logged a .319 average with a 1.027 OPS after March 31 and a team-best 2.74 defensive runs saved as catcher, while USC finished 48-18, its most wins since 1998.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA opened its transfer portal on Oct 15 2018, and baseball entries jumped to 1,018—a 35 % rise from 754 the year before. After the 2021 rule letting D-I athletes transfer once without sitting out, the 2024 decision to allow unlimited moves spurred players like pitcher Isaac Cadena to join USC, reflecting the portal’s growing impact on roster stability.

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Story summary

Isaac Cadena entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday, seeking his fifth school in as many years.
He posted a .241 average with nine RBIs in 29 games, improved to .294 with a .425 on-base percentage, and finished with eight homers.
He logged a .319 average with a 1.027 OPS after March 31 and a team-best 2.74 defensive runs saved as catcher, while USC finished 48-18, its most wins since 1998.

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