Mizzou infielder announces departure for transfer portal
By Andrew Olson
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The 2026 season came to an end for Mizzou recently with its exit from the SEC Tournament. One Tiger has announced plans to enter the transfer portal.
Infielder Chris Patterson shared on Sunday that he is leaving MU after 2 seasons with the program.
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“After a lot of prayer and reflection, I’ve made one of the hardest decisions of my baseball career… I have officially decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal to pursue new opportunities and continue chasing my dreams,” he wrote in a note posted to X.
“First and foremost, I want to thank the Lord for blessing me, guiding me, and giving me the strength to keep chasing this journey. My faith has carried me through every high and low, and I give Him all the glory.
“To the University of Missouri – thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow as a student-athlete and as a man. I will always be grateful for the memories, lessons, and support I received in Columbia.
“To my teammates – thank you for becoming my brothers. The work, battles, and memories we shared mean everything to me, and those bonds will last forever.
“To my family – thank you for your unconditional love, sacrifices, and support through every step of this journey. I wouldn’t be where 1 am today without you.
“Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. I’m excited for what’s next.”
Here are some clips from my two seasons in the SEC and summer at the Appalachian League. pic.twitter.com/s2UiT9Fb1V
— Chris Patterson (@Chris_patty24) May 24, 2026
Over 2 seaons, Patterson played in 59 games, making 54 starts. He slashed .234/.329/.383 over 188 at-bats, drawing 21 walks. He collected 44 hits, 32 RBIs and 4 home runs.
In the field, Patterson posted a .950 fielding percentage as a freshman, a number that improved to .963 in the 2026 season.
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