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2026 INF/P Harper Gates has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2026 infielder out of Tomball, TX

Texas A&M baseball head coach Michael Earley continues to roll on the recruiting trail, gaining another commitment from another top player in Texas. On Tuesday, infielder Harper Gates, out of Tomball, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Gates, like his teammate Catcher Hopkins, who recently committed, is one of the top players in Texas who can do a little bit of everything. He’s a capable pitcher with a high 80s fastball and a solid glove in the infield. He has the frame to add weight at 6’4″ and 175 pounds, and his power at the plate is just reaching its early potential.

If most of the 2025 and 2026 classes make it on campus, this will be one of the deepest Texas A&M rosters we have seen in a while. Gates is another one of those pieces that utility guys that will give the coaching staff plenty of lineup options and competition to keep the team sharp.

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2026 INF/P Trent Vilade has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns another commitment from a talented 2026 infielder/pitchers out of Frisco, TX.

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley continues to stack pitchers, getting a commitment from a top player in Texas. On Sunday, pitcher Trent Vilade, out of Frisco, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Vilade is a RHP who also gets time in the infield due to having a sure glove. He is one of the top 2-way players in the state of Texas and was No. 5 in ERA (0.75) Top 10 Private school ERA leaders of 2024. At the plate, he hits left-handed and pulls a lot of balls to left field for extra bases.

His ability to give innings on the mound and hit puts him in an interesting box, depending on how the Aggie staff views his role. Pitching depth will be the key to where Vilade might be able to make the most impact once he steps on Olsen Field.

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2026 C/Utility Catcher Hopkins has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2026 catcher out of Tomball, TX

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley landed a talented catcher, getting a commitment from a top player in Texas. On Thursday, switch-hitting catcher, Catcher Hopkins, out of Tomball, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan-College Station.

Hopkins is another athletic player who could add to his frame. Having power from both sides of the plate he led Tomball to a 2024 6A state title and was named to the State Championship All-Tournament Team. He can play all over the field and his hitting makes him a very valuable depth piece who can eventually get a few starts.

He was committed under Coach Jim Schlossnagle then reopened his recruitment when he took the job at Texas. Like several other Texas A&M recruits after speaking with Coach Early and the new staff, he recommitted trusting them to help him reach all his goals as a player.

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2025 LHP Cole Hubert has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2025 pitcher out of Hellertown, PA

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley lands another pitcher, getting a commitment from a top player in Pennsylvania. On Monday, left-handed pitcher Cole Hubert, out of Hellertown, PA, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan-College Station.

Hubert has some room to grow and is a slick pitcher with his fastball topping out in the low 90s. During his junior season, he led his high school to a District 11 Class 3A title and a staggering 158 strikeouts. John Kelly will have a great arm to mold, and Hubert is an under-the-radar pickup that will blossom into a solid relief pitcher with time.

In this day and age pitchers are throwing harder at a younger age there can never be enough pitchers in the rotation. Hubert fits right in that mold, and we can’t wait to see him in the Maroon & White.

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2026 INF/P Connor Comeau has committed to Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2026 infielder out of Austin, TX

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley continues to roll, getting a commitment from a top player in Texas. On Monday, infielder Conner Comeau, out of Austin, TX, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Comeau is another commit who might not make it onto campus to play a game at Olsen Field. At 6′-4″ and 180 lbs., he has a good frame to build on and is one good offseason away from having MLB size. The 2026 grad has a Perfect Game grade of 10 and is a top-30 shortstop in the class.

He will be an interesting name to keep an eye on when the MLB draft rolls around, but for now, we’ll congratulate Comeau on his commitment and wish him a healthy season.

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2026 INF Trey Ebel has committed to Texas A&M

Texas A&M baseball earns commitment from a talented 2026 infielder out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Texas A&M baseball coach Michael Earley continues to roll getting a commitment from a top player in California. On Sunday morning, infielder Trey Ebel, out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, announced via social media that he will join the Aggies in Bryan, College Station.

Ebel is a legit glove in the infield and is jumping up Prep Baseball California’s 2026 player rankings. Last season he helped lead his team to a CIF-SS D1 title while also being named to Perfect Game’s All-Star game and the USA Baseball 15U team.

The Aggie baseball team wrapped up fall ball and added a talented player from the West Coast. Coach Earley has something brewing in College Station and hopefully, he can have similar success as former Aggie assistant coach to head coach Mike Elko.

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Chicago White Sox pick Aggies senior catcher Jackson Appel in 6th round of 2024 MLB Draft

Catcher Jackson Appel joined the group of drafted Aggies on Monday as he was selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick.

As DJ Khaled likes to say, “Another one!” Six Texas A&M baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft thus far.

Senior catcher Jackson Appel joined the group on Monday as he was chosen in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick. Two selections prior his batterymate, junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones, was picked by the Kansas City Royals.

Appel and Jones join juniors, outfielder Braden Montgomery and RHP Chris Cortez, sophomore LHP Ryan Prager and 2024 shortstop commit Wyatt Sanford as fellow Aggies draftees. At 12th overall to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery became the highest draft pick in Texas A&M program history.

Cortez was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Angels at 45th overall. Two picks later, the Pittsburgh Pirates chose Sanford. In the third round at 81st overall, Prager joined his teammate in Anaheim.

Appel comes from a family of athletes. His mom Sharon played basketball at SMU and his grandpa Jerry hooped at Arkansas.

Jackson graduated from Memorial High School in Houston. He spent his first three years in college at Penn where he racked up the accolades.

Appel was an All-Ivy League second team selection in 2022, then made the first team the following season. He was also a member of the 2023 Auburn Regional All-Tournament team.

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Kansas City Royals select Texas A&M junior RHP Tanner Jones in 6th round of 2024 MLB Draft

The junior right-hander pitched 48.1 innings with a 3-1 record, 47 strikeouts and 19 walks in 15 appearances and 12 starts for the Aggies.

As DJ Khaled likes to say, “Another one!” Six Texas A&M baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft thus far.

Junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones joined the group on Monday as he was selected in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals with the 167th overall pick. Two picks later his batterymate, senior catcher Jackson Appel, was chosen by the Chicago White Sox.

Jones and Appel join juniors, outfielder Braden Montgomery and RHP Chris Cortez, sophomore LHP Ryan Prager and 2024 shortstop commit Wyatt Sanford as fellow Aggies draftees. At 12th overall to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery became the highest draft pick in Texas A&M program history.

Cortez was selected in the second round by the Los Angeles Angels at 45th overall. Two picks later, the Pittsburgh Pirates chose Sanford. In the third round at 81st overall, Prager joined his teammate in Anaheim.

Jones is listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. He graduated from Thorsby High School in Alabama before attending Jacksonville State for his first two years of college.

The junior right-hander made 15 appearances and 12 starts in 2024 for the Aggies, tallying a 3-1 record. He pitched 48.1 innings and recorded a 6.33 ERA with 47 strikeouts and 19 walks.

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2024 right-hander pitcher Gavin Lyons flips from Longhorns and commits to Texas A&M

As several talented Aggies get selected in the 2024 MLB Draft, new head coach Michael Earley has continued to retool the team for next year.

As several talented Texas A&M baseball players get selected in the 2024 MLB Draft from Sunday through Tuesday, new head coach Michael Earley has continued to retool the team for next year.

The latest prospect to make their way to Aggieland is Class of 2024 graduate Gavin Lyons. The right-hander pitcher was previously committed to the Texas Longhorns but officially flipped his commitment to the Aggies on Sunday night.

“Follow the people that believe in you…” Lyons stated on Instagram. He added two hashtags: Gig ‘Em and third time’s a charm.

Lyons attended Hamden Hall High School in Guilford, Connecticut, where he was the No. 1 overall recruit in the state. When he’s not toeing the rubber, Lyons alternates between first base, third base and the outfield. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Lyons is an older true freshman as he just celebrated his 19th birthday this month.

TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci stated on X that Lyons is “the type of pitcher who could very well make a year one impact in College Station.”

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‘You’re the enemy,’ Lions coach Dan Campbell criticizes Schlossnagle’s exit from Texas A&M

“I hate to see him go, ’cause he’s a good coach.” On the flipside, man, hey, sayonara. So, now you’re the enemy, so let’s go beat his a**.”

Detroit Lions head coach and Texas A&M alumnus Dan Campbell shared his opinion this week about Jim Schlossnagle’s exit from the baseball program in College Station for the Longhorns in Austin.

In a radio interview Wednesday on Dallas’ 96.7 The Ticket, Campbell didn’t mince words.

“You try to put yourself in his shoes, and who knows the decisions, the reasons. What do you say, what do you not say? It’s one of those tough moments, I hate to criticize,” Campbell said. “I know this, as an Aggie, I hate to see him go, ’cause he’s a good coach. Immediately after though, he tipped his hand — if ever so slightly. On the flipside, man, hey, sayonara. So, now you’re the enemy, so let’s go beat his a**.”

Detroit begins the 2024 season against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8 at 7:20 p.m. Campbell’s Aggies host Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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University of Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle speaks at his introductory news conference at the Frank Denius Family University Hall of Fame Wednesday June 26, 2024.