Star infielder Vance Sheahan transfers to Miami

[DMoney]

The Canes landed a huge piece of the 2026 team with the commitment of USC Upstate infielder Vance Sheahan.



A rising junior from Lake Worth, Florida, Sheahan slashed .328/.399/.522 with 16 2B, 12 HR, and 57 RBI. He also added 25 stolen bases for a USC Upstate team that won the Big South and made the tournament for the first time in school history. As a freshman in 2024, Sheahan hit .330 and won Big South Freshman of the Year.



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[HurricanePhilly]

First 2 transfers are just what the doctor ordered. Now go get a big arm.

 

[HurricaneOmeezy]

This is probably the most I’ve looked forward to an offseason for baseball in quite some time. Excited to see us go all in on adding big time pieces to the ‘26 squad.

 

[DMoney]

First 2 transfers are just what the doctor ordered. Now go get a big arm.

Three if you count JUCO. Don't forget this guy:

 

[HurricanePhilly]

Three if you count JUCO. Don't forget this guy:

yeah hes been in the class for so long I almost lump him in with high schoolers.

We are looking more and more the part too.

 

[FreddyCane]

So Vance is listed as infielder does anyone know what his main position was ? Offensively the numbers and speed look good but 15 errors is concerning.

 

[scane]

So Vance is listed as infielder does anyone know what his main position was ? Offensively the numbers and speed look good but 15 errors is concerning.

He played SS and hit second in the order in the random box scores I sampled.

 

[CANESCANES]

Go get some big time LHP now

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

yeah hes been in the class for so long I almost lump him in with high schoolers.

We are looking more and more the part too.

Assuming at least Galvin and probably Williams return, the lineup is already night and day with those 3.

If some how you get Ogden back, the lineup is Omaha level.

Pitching staff needs a lot of help. Needs a lot regardless of one’s opinion of DeRias in 2026. If you’re down on him like many of us, it’s in dire need of starting pitching.

 

[HURRICANE NATION]

Where would this kid be in our lineup from this past year

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Where would this kid be in our lineup from this past year

Logical 1-2 hitter. No idea if JD would have caved on his R-L-R-L fetish to slot him up there behind Ogden.

Very comparable hitter to Ogden. A little more natural pop and more speed. Kane Sweeney at USC Upstate is a big launch angle and modern hitting guy, so you see him elevating more than someone like Ogden with those teachings.

 

[canesfan4508]

Assuming at least Galvin and probably Williams return, the lineup is already night and day with those 3.

If some how you get Ogden back, the lineup is Omaha level.

Pitching staff needs a lot of help. Needs a lot regardless of one’s opinion of DeRias in 2026. If you’re down on him like many of us, it’s in dire need of starting pitching.

Still need a Catcher

 

[CANESCANES]

 

[CBurrr93]

I think it makes ROI sense to pay Ogden enough to stay. Add some arms and OF bats and I would actually be optimistic for the first time in awhile

 

[CANESCANES]

 

[CBurrr93]

At the university of Miami, we just can’t trot out a 6 hitter batting 200 with 1 hr. Just can’t happen

 

[Angry Ibis]

Hugus for Recruiting Coordinator!

 

[CANESCANES]

I think it makes ROI sense to pay Ogden enough to stay. Add some arms and OF bats and I would actually be optimistic for the first time in awhile

Pay Ogden whatever it takes, he’s a **** of a club house guy too which is needed for post season play

 

[CBurrr93]

Pay Ogden whatever it takes, he’s a **** of a club house guy too which is needed for post season play

Think his defense would be missed just as much as his bat. I admittedly don’t know his fielding percentage or anything but every game I got to see, he was really solid in the field

 

[CANESCANES]

Think his defense would be missed just as much as his bat. I admittedly don’t know his fielding percentage or anything but every game I got to see, he was really solid in the field

I agree, Ogden made some crucial defensive plays in Hattiesburg and Louisville

Not making errors is crucial in post season play