SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford College baseball coach J.J. Edwards has announced that eleven student-athletes have signed athletic aid agreements or letters of commitment to join the Terriers in the fall of 2027.
 
The group includes seven pitchers, three position players and one two-way player. Six different states are represented in the class, including three from Georgia and two each from Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina.   
 
"We are excited about this group of players who will be joining our program next fall," said Edwards. "Our staff - Pat Brown, Frederic Reynolds, Corley Reynolds and Luke Hatcher - have done a tremendous job of finding the right student-athletes who will make a difference on the field and in the Wofford community. We look forward to having them on campus and developing into successful players here at Wofford."
 
Name                             Pos.                Hometown / High School
Grant Barden                 RHP               Gainesville, Ga. / East Forsyth
Charles Becker               RHP               Mount Pleasant, S.C. / James Island Charter
Cooper Benjamin           LHP               San Rafael, Calif. / Marin Catholic
Mac Berry                      LHP               Chapin, S.C. / Chapin
Luke Brkljacic                RHP/INF       Oldsmar, Fla. / Clearwater Central Catholic
Leyton Guhl                   OF                 Indian Trail, N.C. / Metrolina Christian
Garrett Klein                  RHP               Jefferson, Ga. / Athens Christian
Cash Schroeder              RHP               Knoxville, Tenn. / Farragut
Jake Sedmack                OF                 Fort Myers, Fla. / Bishop Verot
Chappy Smith                INF                Asheville, N.C. / T.C. Roberson
Connor Zerbenski          RHP               Marietta, Ga. / Walton
 
Grant Barden is a 6-0, 203-pound right-handed pitcher from Gainesville, Georgia. A three-year letterman at East Forsyth High School, he has been named first team All-Region and honorable mention All-State. As a junior, he threw 58.2 innings with 98 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA, posting a 6-3 overall record. He also played football, earning honorable mention All-Region recognition.
 
Charles Becker, a 6-2, 220-pound right-handed pitcher from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, plays at James Island Charter High School. Last season he had eight wins and 35 strikeouts. As a freshman, he had 62 strikeouts and was named All-State and All-Region. In 2024 he won a state championship with Oceanside Collegiate and added a state championship with James Island Charter in 2026. He has been named a Perfect Game Preseason All-American.
 
Cooper Benjamin, from San Rafael, California, is a 6-0, 195-pound left-handed pitcher. A three-year letterman at Marin Catholic, during his junior season had a 2.82 ERA in 27.1 innings with 39 strikeouts. He is ranked as the #12 left-handed pitcher in California by Perfect Game and has been named a Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American.
 
Mac Berry, a 6-1, 195-pound left-handed pitcher from Chapin, South Carolina, is a three-year letterman at Chapin High School. As a junior he threw 48.1 innings with 85 strikeouts and a 1.66 ERA for a 7-0 record. He was named All-Region and All-State, along with Region Pitcher of the Year honors as the team won the state championship.
 
Luke Brkljacic is a 6-0, 195-pound right-handed pitcher and infielder from Oldsmar, Florida. A four-year letterman at Clearwater Central Catholic, he was named first team All-District. As a junior he had a 1.46 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 14.1 innings on the mound, along with a .379 batting average as an infielder. He also plays hockey and basketball.
 
Leyton Guhl, a 5-9, 173-pound outfielder from Indian Trail, North Carolina, plays at Metrolina Christian Academy. As a junior, he scored 36 runs with 28 RBIs and five home runs. During his freshman season, the team won the NCISAA state championship. He won a silver medal at the USA Baseball National Team Championships. He also runs track, holding the school record in the indoor 300 meters.
 
Garrett Klein is a 5-11, 190-pound right-handed pitcher from Jefferson, Georgia. A three-year letterman at Athens Christian School, he threw 21.2 innings with 23 strikeouts as a junior. He also batted .338 playing the infield. He was named first team All-Region and he led the region in stolen bases with 26. He also played basketball.
 
Cash Schroeder, a 6-0, 170-pound right-handed pitcher from Knoxville, Tennessee, is a three-year letterman at Farragut High School. As a junior, he threw 42.1 innings with 48 strikeouts and a 6-1 record as he earned All-State honors. The team has won a pair of state championships. He also plays basketball and golf.
 
Jake Sedmack, from Fort Myers, Florida, is a 6-1, 210-pound outfielder at Bishop Verot Catholic. Last season he batted .325 with 25 hits and 24 RBIs to earn second-team All-Area honors. The team won two region titles and three district titles. He also plays for the Charlotte Baseball Academy.
 
Chappy Smith is a 6-3, 185-pound infielder from Asheville, North Carolina. A three-year letterman at T.C. Roberson High School, he earned All-Conference and All-Region honors. He was a starter as a freshman and sophomore as the team won the NCHSAA 4A state championship. He also plays basketball.
 
Connor Zerbenski, a 6-2, 190-pound right-handed pitcher from Marietta, Georgia, is a three-year letterman at Walton High School. The team won the state championship in his sophomore season.
 
 
The eligibility of all student-athletes is contingent upon admission to Wofford College and compliance with all NCAA rules, including registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center.