Texas A&M graduate student Hayden Schott knew that Monday night’s press conference would be his last alongside Jim Schlossnagle but he likely didn’t know that it was because his head coach would be departing too.
“I mean we just played in the last game of the frickin’ 2024 season, the belief was there, of course. Our team loves each other, man. The belief was at an all-time high, it never fades,” Schott said. “That’s a tough one to answer right now if I’m being honest. I’m obviously sad and a little pissed but at the same time, walking through that dugout, I’m so damn grateful. Grateful for coach Schloss, grateful for everyone bringing me here. Those guys in that clubhouse made it the best year of my life.
“As far as the whole year, we just lost the last game so I’m not exactly thinking of the whole year but I’m thinking about those guys. I’m sure I’ll get back to baseball in a little bit but I’m just grateful for those guys and the 12th Man.”
Schott went out swinging in his final game after transferring from Colombia. The designated hitter was 3-for-5 with 1 RBI during a 6-5 loss versus top seed Tennessee in Game 3 of the College World Series finals.
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