Auburn lands Millbrook native Zach Stevens for 2027 bullpen boost

Auburn’s first transfer portal addition for the 2027 roster cycle came from just down the road in Millbrook, where right-hander Zach Stevens built a résumé strong enough to draw the Tigers back to him. Stevens, a South Alabama pitcher and Stanhope Elmore High School product, committed to Auburn as the Tigers look to add bullpen help after a 42-22 season ended June 7 with a Super Regional loss to Ole Miss.

The 6-foot-0, 190-pound Stevens is from Millbrook and was born June 27, 2005, in Montgomery. He arrives with a season of immediate production on his ledger, going 7-1 with a 2.53 ERA in 19 appearances in 2026, including one start. He finished that season with two saves, 47 strikeouts and 21 walks in 93.2 innings, numbers that make him a clear candidate to work in leverage spots for Auburn.

Stevens’ path also underscores how quickly he developed into an SEC-caliber target. He originally chose South Alabama over Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky, Troy, Southern Miss and UAB, then turned that opportunity into a full three-year run in Mobile. In 37 college appearances, Stevens has posted a 9-3 record and a 4.32 ERA, with 91 strikeouts in 93.2 innings.

For Auburn, the move fits a broader push to build a smaller portal class around right-handed bats and pitchers who can strengthen the bullpen. Stevens brings experience, command and innings volume from the Sun Belt, along with the kind of local familiarity that makes the return especially notable for a program trying to reload after consecutive deep postseason runs. With one year of eligibility remaining, Stevens gives Auburn a seasoned arm who can step into the mix quickly as the Tigers aim for another run at the College World Series.