Nebraska Baseball was recognized with the 24th-ranked transfer class in Division I baseball by Baseball America this week.

The class features right-handed pitcher Jace Kaminska (Wichita State), designated hitter Charlie Fischer (Southern Miss), right-handed pitcher Michael Garza (Incarnate Word), outfielder Casey Burnham (Kansas), infielder/outfielder Cayden Brumbaugh (Oklahoma State) and right-handed pitcher Will Rizzo (Texas A&M).

A complete breakdown and listing of the Top 25 transfer classes can be viewed via a subscription at baseballamerica.com.

Baseball America's write-up of the Husker newcomers is listed below.

Right-hander Jace Kaminska didn't have a season to write home about at Wichita State in 2022, with a 5.49 ERA, but in 2021, he had a 2.39 ERA in 62 innings. His stuff also suggests he was better last season than the ERA shows. His fastball, which he threw 74% of the time, averaged just above 90 mph and touched 95.

Right-hander Michael Garza had a 5.65 ERA and 179 strikeouts in 172 innings over four seasons at Incarnate Word. His fastball last season touched 92 mph and his high-70s curveball had a 40% whiff rate.

Right-hander Will Rizzo didn't see any mound time at Texas A&M as a freshman last season, but he struck out 46 batters in 36.2 innings in the Northwoods League over the summer, leaning on a fastball up to 93 mph and a low-80s slider that had a 42% whiff rate.

Charlie Fischer struggled last season at Southern Miss, batting .167 in just 48 at-bats, but in 2021, he batted .304/.467/.491 with seven home runs, one season after putting up a .322/.400/.542 slash line during the abbreviated 2020 season. He was listed as an infielder at USM, but he was almost exclusively a DH, with the totality of his time in the field being four games in left field last season.

Casey Burnham batted .258/.377/.353 in four seasons at Kansas, mostly as a regular in the lineup. Burnham can play all three outfield spots and played center and right field at KU.

Cayden Brumbaugh didn't see much playing time at Oklahoma State as a freshman last season, but he swung the bat well in those limited chances, going 7-for-22. He also showed defensive versatility. He only appeared in the field five times, but played three different positions—second base, center field and right field.

Women Place Second at Augustana Twilight; Men Finish Fifth

The Nebraska cross country team began its season at the Augustana Twilight on Friday night at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The Husker women placed second in the team standings with 97 points, trailing only South Dakota State with 84 points. Alea Hardie won the women's 5K in her collegiate debut, covering the course in 17:00.07. Lindsey Blehm was the second Husker in the top 10, running an 18:12.39 to place 10th. Jade Hallgrimson and Zoie Ecord finished back-to-back with times of 18:50.35 and 18:50.69 to finish 29th and 30th, respectively. Emma Ralston rounded out the scoring for the women with a 34th-place finish with a run of 18:56.39.

Grant Wasserman led the men's squad with an 18th-place finish with a time of 19:51.80 in his Nebraska debut. Jerry Jorgenson placed 20th and Zach Van Brocklin came in 21st with times of 19:53.24 and 19:53.40. Adam Christopher ran a 20:06.54 to place 32nd and Trevor Acton clocked a 20:21.21 to come in 37th. South Dakota State took the men's title with 24 points, while Nebraska finished fifth with 128 points.

The Huskers return to action on Saturday, Sept. 17 when they host the 32nd annual Woody Greeno/Jay Dirksen Invite at the Mahoney Golf Course in Lincoln.

Women's Lineup (5K)
1. Alea Hardie – 17:00.0710.
10. Lindsey Blehm – 18:12.39
29. Jade Hallgrimson – 18:50.35
30. Zoie Ecord – 18:50.69
34. Emma Ralston – 18:56.39
61. Elizabeth Robertson – 19:29.70
66. Sadye Daniell – 19:32.06
77. McKenna Lovehaug – 19:45.07
110. Katelyn Mullinax – 20:12.40
 
Men's Lineup (4-Mile)
18. Grant Wasserman – 19:51.80
20. Jerry Jorgenson – 19:53.24
21. Zach Van Brocklin – 19:53.40
32. Adam Christopher – 20:06.54
37. Trevor Acton – 20:21.21
47. Colby Erdkamp – 20:26.03
54. Joe Volkmer – 20:32.12
57. Brian Beach – 20:34.93
58. Erik Snell – 20:35.40
64. Sadio Fenner – 20:39.19
72. Nolan Miller – 20:45.21