Reid Farrell Inks with Fresno State Baseball Program

The College of the Canyons baseball coaching staff poses in front of an ‘Athletic Hall of Fame’ display at College of the Canyons, flanked by blue, gold, and white balloon columns. College of the Canyons baseball student-athlete Reid Farrell sits at a desk displaying the College of the Canyons and Fresno State Bulldogs logos, during a signing day event on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
May 26, 2026

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

College of the Canyons all-conference outfielder Reid Farrell has signed with Fresno State University after leading the Cougars in home runs and batting average during the 2026 campaign.

Fresno State is an NCAA Division I program located in Fresno. The Bulldogs compete in the Mountain West Conference.

The Valencia High School graduate spent two seasons with the Cougars, earning All-Western State Conference (WSC) accolades in both years, before accepting a scholarship offer from the Bulldogs.

"The culture at Fresno State," said Farrell, about choosing his next destination. "I'm just happy to go in there and try to be a part of that culture and just play my heart out."

Farrell was one of two Cougars to earn All-WSC, South First-Team honors in 2026.

The right-fielder led the Cougars with a .369 batting average and tied for the team lead with 11 home runs. His 13 doubles were also a team high as were his 53 RBIs and 62 hits.

Farrell's .455 on-base percentage was tops on the club among eligible candidates. He also slugged .643 to lead the Cougars, while his 45 runs scored and 108 total bases were both team bests.

As a freshman in 2025, Farrell batted .320, stole 10 bases, scored 30 runs and recorded 21 RBIs. He slugged .443 on the year and reached base the hard way on 15 occasions. Those numbers earned him All-WSC, South Second-Team honors.

"I was super blessed to have had the opportunity to play for Coach Cota at COC," commented Farrell. "My dad went there, my mom went there, both of brothers went there. It was just the right move for me."

Off the field, Farrell was one of six Student-Athlete Academic Excellence Award winners honored during the athletic department's annual awards banquet.

In 2026, Canyons (18-22, 11-10) won four of its final five games down the stretch to finish in a three-way tie for third in the WSC, South Division.

Farrell is the first member of the Cougars' 2026 roster to announce his signing to a four-year program. In 2025, Canyons baseball saw nine players transfer on to the next level.

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—Photo by Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information