"The noise was incredible," said Will Ohman, a former major league left-hander who made 483 relief appearances across 10 seasons. But Jack Ohman didn't switch phone numbers -- and he didn't transfer. He notified his coaches last spring, in the midst of one of the greatest freshman seasons in NCAA history, that he was staying in New Haven."
"Name-brand college programs, realizing the 6-foot right-hander, who barely pitched in high school, was the real deal, were trying to convince him to transfer, with promises that they were the right place for his development and bank account. Agents, seeing dollar signs, thirsted to represent the pitcher who had crashed on the national scene possessing a mid-90s fastball with elite carry."
"I talked to a lot of people about it because I didn't know what to do exactly," Ohman said. "But I think what fueled my decision was it's a great group of guys I'm very, very close with. It's more of a loyalty thing. I think that's a little bit of a forgott"
Jack Ohman, a standout freshman pitcher at Yale with a mid-90s fastball and elite carry, faced intense pressure to transfer to Power 4 programs during his breakout season. Top-tier colleges, agents, and family members constantly contacted him with transfer opportunities, emphasizing superior facilities, professional exposure, and NIL money. The recruitment pressure became so overwhelming that his father considered changing his phone number. Despite the temptation and legitimate advantages of transferring, Ohman chose to remain at Yale, citing loyalty to his teammates and coaches as the primary factor in his decision. His choice reflects a commitment to relationships over personal advancement.
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