Information travels fast, and so does decision-making, especially for Texas A&M pitcher Chris Cortez, who, after entering the transfer portal on Thursday, announced that he will return to the Aggies for the 2024 season after immediately removing his name from the portal.
Following the announcement of Aggies pitching coach Nate Yeskie’s departure to join LSU, there was speculation that Cortez, who followed Yeskie to Texas A&M instead of committing to Arizona, would also follow him to Baton Rouge. However, after careful consideration, while recognizing just how good the Aggies could be next season, he’s staying put and hoping to become a substantial part of the pitching rotation and return to form.
⚾️ News: Texas A&M pitcher Chris Cortez is removing his name from the transfer portal and will return to Aggieland next season. pic.twitter.com/tGLQB2uN0k
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) July 7, 2023
During the 2023 season, Cortez regressed, ending in a 3-1 record but a massive 7.34 ERA, up from the sub-5 in 2022. However, his fastball reaches the upper 90s, and he has recorded triple digits on multiple occasions. Yet, his ball control has been an issue and will need to be his primary focus this offseason. The pro-potential is there; it’s just a matter of putting it all together in 2024.
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