Pirates Add Experienced Infield Bat in USF Transfer Carlos Jacome

East Carolina has added another impact piece to its projected 2026 roster, picking up a commitment from USF transfer Carlos Jacome. The infielder will arrive in Greenville with two years of eligibility remaining and a solid track record at the Division I level.

Jacome served as USF’s starting second baseman for most of the 2025 season and turned in a strong year at the plate. He hit .309 with nine doubles, two triples, and four home runs while driving in 21 runs. Jacome ranked third in the Bulls' regular lineup in batting average and OPS, posting an impressive .872 mark. He also drew 21 walks, was hit by a pitch eight times, and struck out just 27 times. Jacome stole six bases in eight attempts.

Pirate fans may remember Jacome from his performance against East Carolina, he went 7-for-18 with two RBIs, three walks, and a stolen base in five games against the Pirates last season. That success likely didn’t go unnoticed by ECU’s coaching staff.

The 5-foot-9, 177-pounder is expected to compete for the starting shortstop job this fall, though he could also be a factor at second base. East Carolina returns Freshman All-American Braden Burress, a versatile defender who saw time across multiple positions in 2025. Alex Bouche, ECU’s starting shortstop early last season, is also still on the roster after losing the job late in the year.

Jacome was a high school shortstop and continued playing the position nearly full-time at Miami Dade before transferring to USF. He also logged time with Boca Raton in the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League during the summer of 2023, appearing in 21 games.

Jacome becomes the latest in a string of transfer additions for ECU, joining fellow right-handers Gavin Marley, Joseph Webb, Thomas Paxton, and Saint Joseph’s weekend starter Frank Ciccone. With Jacome in the mix, the Pirates’ infield depth heading into 2026 just got a boost—along with another proven bat for the lineup.