Former South Carolina Infielder Maddie Gallagher Transferring to Missouri

Former South Carolina infielder Maddie Gallagher is transferring to Missouri, the school announced on Wednesday.

“I’ve known Maddie and her family since she was 9 years old, watching her grow up on Long Island, New York,” Mizzou head coach Larissa Anderson said in a statement. “She’s a very athletic and versatile defensive player, a 5-tool left-handed hitter, who will add tremendous depth to our team. Her experience already playing in the SEC will add another layer of leadership.”

Gallagher entered the portal at the end of October; she spent the last two seasons at South Carolina and has two years of eligibility remaining.

The infielder started 56 games for the Gamecocks in 2022, appearing in every game her team played and spending the majority of her time as the starting second baseman. In her true freshman season in 2021, she saw action at third base and in the outfield.

During the 2022 season, Gallagher finished third on the roster with a .292 batting average. She led the squad with four triples, finished fourth on the team with eight doubles, and notched 28 RBIs on the year.