Kade Mechals

college pitching coach

[RCCbaseball @baseball_RCC]

Congratulations to sophomore RHP, Brady Pavlovsky on his commitment to UC Riverside. #Tiger4Life #DirtyRiv

[Quinn Robertson @QuinnTRobertson]

Thank you God #committed

[Adonis Jenkins IV @AdonisJenkins_2]

Committed!
Thank you coach Kocol for changing me as a baseball player. Being a @VaqueroBaseball was the best decision. Also thank you @greggwallis19! Amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the ground running!
@ucrbsb

[Gregg Wallis @greggwallis19]

Monday morning @ the Plex. It’s a great day to be a Highlander!

[Oliveira Baseball Consulting @OBC_Recruits]

Congrats to Chas Veley on his commitment to the University of California, Riverside. The Highlanders are bringing an experienced arm with a proven track record to SoCal. Excited for the Veley's! #UCR #GoHighlanders #BigWest #Committed #OBC

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Highlander fans make welcome to the University of California, Riverside

the Big Guy from Concord, California
⚾️⚾️ RHP Caleb Garrison!

Coming off two solid seasons at Laney College in Oakland @LaneyBall ~

His 2026 season earned him a 2nd Team All Bay Valley Conference selection for the Eagles 🦅

He’s staying sharp playing some Summer Ball for @GullsNation; the San Francisco Seagulls in the California Collegiate League @CCL_Baseball

A 2024 Grad from Las Lomas High school in Walnut Creek. Go Knights!

Here’s to you Caleb! Looking forward to celebrating your success for the Highlanders as we battle in the Big West!

@ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @BigWestSports

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Update from the @NWLbaseball ~
Our #37 is dishing it out for the @DuluthHuskies! The long state of California is rooting for you Brent!

Highlanders are everywhere. Even in Minnesota!

A 2025-26 Highlander taking care of some summer business!
@ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Highlander Fans it’s an absolute wonderful time to “Soak In” the stories of Next Chapters!

⚾️⚾️ Let’s Welcome 1st Year Freshman/ LHP Kyle Casey
to the University of California, Riverside!

From Simi Valley, California & fresh
out of Simi Valley High School @Pioneerbaseball

The 2026 Grad for the Pioneers garnered All 1st Team honors in the Coastal Canyon League & the County of Ventura.

His Senior season included an 8-2 record, with a 1.67 ERA in 63 IP.

Let’s celebrate all the Big first steps and his time developing in his Next Chapter ~ all under our new leadership in their Next Chapters!

Exciting Times are ahead at the Plex!

Good Luck Kyle and Family!
@ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @UCRiverside @BigWestSports

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Andre Granillo is headed to the Tigers of the American League. After being claimed off waivers, Detroit placed
him on their 40-man roster.

He’ll be making his comeback to the majors in Triple-A for the Tigers with the Toledo Mudhens @MudHens

A Highlander RHP (2019-21) he was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 14th Round of the 2021 MLB draft.

A streak of relief dominance led to his Major League debut with the Cardinals on June 12, 2025. In Milwaukee that day it was a proud moment ~ 2.2 IP of scoreless relief!

Days before heading to camp for the 2026 season (Feb. 10) he was traded to the Washington Nationals and made his first Opening Day roster.

His Major League totals through 22 games ~ 14 with the Cardinals and 8 with the Nationals ~ 1-0 record with a Save in 30.1 innings pitched.

We are extremely proud of the work and dedication Andre muscled through to capture the dream of being a Major Leaguer!

Always UCR ⚾️ Family! #GoHighlanders @ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @AGranillo27

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Outfielder Adonis Jenkins IV after two seasons at the powerhouse baseball program of Glendale Community College ~ @VaqueroBaseball

IS GONNA BE A HIGHLANDER IN 27’

Adonis had more than a solid season batting lead off for Glendale in 26’
~ .335 BA, 55 Hits, 39 Runs, 11 2B,
5 HR and 33 RBI, with a .407 OBP

His Vaqueros at 18-3 in conference are now Back to Back Western State Conference South Champions. While Adonis earned a 2nd Team All Conference Selection and a SoCal Player of the Week nod by the @cccbca1 ~ the California Community College Coaches Association

Jenkins is a SoCal native from Mission Hills in the San Fernando Valley and a proud 2024 Grad from Bishop Alemany High School. @AlemanySports ~ Go Warriors!

Congratulations Adonis & Family!
See you at the Plex!!!

#GoHighlanders @ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @BigWestSports

[Rahul Patel @rahul_patel34]

Start against Archbishop Mitty 5/15.
5.2 IP 3 Hits 1ER 4K’s 1BB
@Rossystraining

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Out of South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona ~

The Highlanders welcome RHP
Quinn Robertson to a new era of
UC Riverside baseball in 2027!

Robertson and the Cougars of SMCC just finished off a West District Championship season in 26’ @SoMtnBaseball

Quinn clutched up for 6 wins in 34 innings pitched for the Cougars representing the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference.

Prior to two seasons in Phoenix, he spent his High School days at Desert Mountain High in his hometown of Scottsdale. Playing for mighty Wolves he was a 2024 Grad! @DMWolvesBball

For the summers of 2025-26 our new right hander has been working on his craft in the elite California Collegiate League @CCL_Baseball. Throwing in the Bay Area for the Menlo Park Legends! @MPLegends

Welcome aboard Quinn! We’re Blessed & Thankful you’re joining us!

#GoHighlanders @ucrbsb @BigWestSports

[Highlander Baseball Notebook @JonD_867]

Chas Veley RHP out of the College of Marin is headed to UC Riverside in 2027!

In two seasons with the Mariners ~ Chas collected 11 total wins and was an All Bay Valley Conference 1st Team selection as a freshman in 2025.

In 2026 he dropped his ERA to 3.27 in 63 innings pitched and the Mariners won the Bay Valley Conference!
@Baseball_Marin

Chas has his roots in Northern California, the Bay Area. His hometown is Larkspur ~ which is home to the Redwood High School Giants! His stomping grounds as a prep star. @RedwoodSports

The Giants won the Marin County Athletic League in 2024 his Senior year. With Chas going 6-0 with a
1.48 ERA!

We are so Proud to have Chas, his family and all their buds as part of Highlander Nation!

Congratulations Chas!
@ucrbsb @UCR_Athletics @BigWestSports

[Kyle Casey @KyleCasey22]

Blessed to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of California, Riverside! Thank you to God, my family, coaches, teammates, and to Coach Wallis and Coach Mechals for believing in me. Ready to get to work! Go Highlanders! 💙💛⚾️ #AGTG