Judge grants temporary restraining order for Freddy Rodriguez, Memphis baseball's top hitter
Memphis baseball standout Freddy Rodriguez has taken the NCAA to court in an effort to return to Matt Riser's team as a fifth-year senior in 2027.
Freddy Rodriguez, the top hitter for Memphis baseball in 2026, has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order from a Shelby County Chancery Court judge, Melanie Taylor Jefferson. Rodriguez, who previously broke the Memphis baseball single-season stolen bases record, is seeking to return to the Tigers as a fifth-year senior in 2027.
This action comes after the NCAA denied Rodriguez's initial request for a fifth year of eligibility in June. The judge's ruling grants Rodriguez the opportunity to challenge the NCAA's decision in a hearing scheduled for September 10. If the court issues an injunction against the NCAA, Rodriguez will be able to return to the Tigers.
The University of Memphis has not commented on the matter. On August 1, Memphis football coach Charles Huff stated that the school's coaches were taking a "wait-and-see" approach regarding the situation, emphasizing the need to follow rules and seek guidance.
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