A Kansas native is returning home for the next step in his baseball career. Kansas State baseball has added Texas transfer pitcher Grady Westphal, who announced the move on social media on Saturday, July 18, KSNT 27 News reports.
Westphal’s decision brings him back to Kansas after he redshirted his freshman season with the Longhorns. The feed text also notes that he was rated the No. 1 player in the state of Kansas, an indication of his recruiting standing before his college start.
For Kansas baseball fans, the addition adds local connection and momentum to K-State’s pitching staff, with Westphal’s return aligning with the program’s interest in bringing Kansas talent into the roster.