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D1Baseball names four Aggies to the Preseason All-American team

D1Baseball names LaViolette, Prager, Grahovac, and Henseler to their Preseason All-American teams

With less than a month until opening day, the consensus No. 1 ranked team in the nation is preparing for their journey back to the College World Series. After an offseason filled with numerous changes, the 2025 Texas A&M baseball team still feels remarkably familiar.

On Tuesday, D1Baseball released their 2025 Preseason All-American teams, and four Aggies made the cut.

Standing out immediately, the return of star hitters Jace LaViolette and Gavin Grahovic, who combined for 52 home runs last season, are just two of the players who represent what looks like the most power batting lineup in college baseball.

First Team:

  • OF Jace LaViolette – .305/.449/.726 – 29 HR – 78 RBI
  • P Ryan Prager – 9-1 – 2.95 – 124 K

Second Team:

  • 2B Wyatt Henseler – .360/.465/.755 – 22 HR – 56 RBI
  • 3B Gavin Grahovac – .298/.390/.596 – 23 HR – 66 RBI

Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball thinks A&M will have one of the best offensive teams in college baseball from top to bottom. Only time will tell, and getting to the championship is hard, but Maroon & White is built for that tough road.

The baseball team will start the season on February 14 against Elon at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.

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4 Texas A&M baseball players named in Perfect Games’ Top 101 Sophomores list

Four Texas A&M baseball players are named to Perfect Games USA’s Sophomore Top 101 list

On Tuesday morning, Perfect Game USA named Texas A&M Sophomores Gavin Grahovac, Caden Sorrell, Isaac Morton, and Clayton Freshcorn to their Top 101 Sophomores list.

Last season, Grahovac and Sorrell significantly contributed as freshmen during the Aggies’ journey to the College World Series. Grahovac entered with high expectations, and once he settled in, his talent became evident. He earned the 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year title and was recognized as a consensus freshman All-American.

Sorrell was also a highly touted freshman but came on a little later. He became the starting left fielder and made the Freshman All-American team. His emergence gave them more speed in the outfield, resulting in a handful of highlight plays.

Pitchers Morton and Freshcorn will compete for mound time in a stacked bullpen. Both have the tools to get weekend playing time, and we’ll have to wait and see how the rotation will work out under the new pitching coach

You can view the announcement via X below.

The baseball team will start the season on February 14 against Elon at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.

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3 Texas A&M baseball players named to Perfect Games’ preseason All-American teams

Texas A&M’s stars were well represented in Perfect Games USA’s preseason all-american teams

Texas A&M’s 2025 baseball season has already received plenty of hype after being ranked No. 1 in Perfect Game’s preseason Top 25 rankings, mainly due to the Aggies’ stacked roster, led by star outfielder Jace LaViolette and ace pitcher Ryan Prager.

On Tuesday, LaViolette and Prager, along with sophomore third baseman Gavin Grahovic, were named to Perfect Game’s preseason All-American teams, as 18 SEC players were named first, second, and third team selections just a month before the start of the new season.

LaViolette and Prager were named to the first team, while Grahovic, who did enough last season to earn at least a second-team designation, was named a third-team infielder.

Jace LaViolette is just six home runs away from breaking Texas A&M’s record and has been mocked as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft more often than not. Gavin Grahovic, who nearly transferred this offseason, hit for .298, 23 home runs and 66 RBI on the year.

Last but not least, the Los Angeles Angels drafted Ryan Prager in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft after finishing last season with a 9-1 record, 2.95 ERA, and 124 strikeouts.

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Texas A&M has the No. 2-ranked newcomers class per Baseball America

The Texas A&M baseball team comes in ranked No. 2 in Baseball America’s 2025 newcomer class

Former head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M for rival Texas hours after the team lost to Tennessee in the College World Series, sending the program into a frenzy.

At the drop of a hat, several stars from the 2024 roster entered the transfer portal, and the university quickly went on a nationwide search. However, Texas A&M Athletic Director Trev Alberts didn’t have to look far after signing player favorite and hitting coach Mike Earley.

So far this offseason, Earley’s hiring has looked like the right choice. Star hitters, including Jace LaViolette and Gavin Grahovic, withdrew their names from the portal, while ace pitcher Ryan Prager put his MLB future on hold. Just as important, they held on to a number of top transfers and recruits.

They brought in seven players ranked in Baseball America’s Top 100 and two freshmen in the Top 500. Below, you can see the players and their ranking:

TRANSFERS:

  • Myles Patton – Pitcher – No. 11
  • Wyatt Henseler – Infield – No. 24
  • Gavin Kash – Infield – No. 25
  • Conner Harrison – Catcher – No. 31
  • Grant Cunningham – Pitcher – No. 35
  • Jacob Galloway – Catcher – No. 61
  • Jamal George – Infielder/Catcher – No. 68

FRESHMEN:

  • Sawyer Farr – No. 76
  • Terrence Kiel II No. 133

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Texas A&M junior outfielder is the No. 1 ranked 2025 MLB draft prospect

Texas A&M junior outfielder Jace LaViollete continues to receive high praise from MLB scouts

Texas A&M’s baseball program is under new management, as former hitting coach Michael “Mike” Earley is now the program’s newest head coach after Jim Schlossnagle left for Texas to join is close friend, Longhorns Athletic Director Chris Del Conte.

One of Earley’s primary jobs this offseason was to keep the 2024 roster intact, starting with star hitters Gavin Grahovic and Jace LaViolette, while ace pitcher Ryan Prager was slated to leave for the MLB. Well, credit to Earley’s relationship building, as all three paired with several other starters/reserves.

LaViolette’s skillset is undeniable, as the 6-6, 230 pound outfielder is built like a Texas A&M tight end, while possessing the power destroy any pitch. In just two seasons, the Katy, Texas native is just seven home runs away from breaking Daylan’s Holt’s career record.

While Aggie fans are certainly excited for him return to one of the stacked hitting lineups in the country, MLB scouts will be attending as many Texas A&M games as possible, as MLB Pipeline recently ranked LaViolette as the No. 1-ranked prospect ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft.

During his 2024 sophomre season, LaViolette hit .305 with 29 home runs (second most in program history), 78 RBI, while drawing an impressive 64 walks.

Texas A&M will open the 2025 season, participating in the Astros Foundation College Classic starting with a matchup against Arizona on Friday, February 28.

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Texas A&M baseball is poised to have another deep College World Series run

After an eventful end to the season the Aggie roster is shaping up to compete for a national title again

The 2024 Texas A&M baseball season was one for the ages, even though it ended with a sour conclusion on a few fronts. On the heels of a College World Series runner-up finish and a record-breaking season, things were extremely bright for the future of the Aggies program.

However, less than 24 hours after the Championship loss, former head coach Jim Schlossnagle shockingly jumped ship, and the core of the team entered the transfer portal. With his first major coaching hire Texas A&M AD Trev Alberts was impressed with player favorite Michael Earley. With this hire, A&M brought back most of the 2024 roster while adding several key additions through the transfer portal.

The team over at D1baseball (subscription required) did a great job recapping the season and giving some insight on things to come for the Earley-led Aggie team for 2025.

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Texas A&M’s Gavin Grahovac makes Baseball America’s All-American Team

Texas A&M third baseman earns another All-American bid making him a unanimous All-American

  • SLG%/OB% – .596/.390

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    The SEC Freshman of the Year Gavin Grahovac notched his fourth All-American nod, making him a unanimous All-American. After pulling out of the 2023 MLB draft, Grahovac came into Texas A&M with a load of expectations. He stepped up to the plate, taking the starting third base position and serving as the team’s leadoff hitter.

    He re-wrote the record books with 23 home runs as a freshman, eclipsing fellow, former unanimous Freshman All-American Jace LaViolette by two home runs. Like most of the 2023 roster with eligibility, he jumped into the transfer portal while the university started the new coaching search. However, the hiring of Michael Earley gave Grahovac the confidence to come back to Aggieland with some unfinished business

     

    SEASON STATS

    • Batting Average – .298
    • Runs – 83
    • Hits – 85
    • Home runs – 23
    • RBIs – 66
    • SLG%/OB% – .596/.390

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    Texas A&M third baseman Gavin Grahovac named to another All-American list

    Texas A&M third baseman Gavin Grahovac received another post season accolade

    With all the chaos surrounding Texas A&M’s baseball program over the last two weeks, things took a positive turn after Jim Schlossnagle’s surprising exit. New head coach Michael Earley is looking toward the future and capitalizing on Aggie’s 2024 success.

    After Schlossnagle’s exit, 14 players, including star freshman third baseman Gavin Grahovac, entered the transfer portal. Still, just days after Earley’s hire became official, Grahovac joined incoming junior star outfielder Jace LaViolette as the first Aggies to withdraw their names, leading to half of the entries announcing their return to the program.

    As one of the top players in the portal, Grahovac’s return after setting the program’s freshman home run record is paramount for Earley’s transition to head coach. The California native has received another post-season accolade, being named to D1Baseball’s freshman All-American team.

    During the year, Grahovac ended with a .298 batting average, 85 hits, 66 RBIs, and 23 home runs. Heading into his 2025 sophomore campaign, these numbers are expected to be shattered, as a year of SEC experience should only improve his ability at the plate.

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    Aggies third baseman Gavin Grahovac shares message for 12th Man while playing for Team USA

    “Here with Team USA, looking forward to next year with y’all. The 12th Man has been awesome, looking forward to being back at Olson Field.”

    Freshman third baseman Gavin Grahovac became one of several Texas A&M Aggies to announce their respective return to College Station this past week after briefly entering the transfer portal following the departure of former head coach Jim Schlossnagle to the Longhorns.

    As the nation celebrated Independence Day on Thursday, Grahovac is representing his country by playing for the United States on the diamond. After his return was announced, Grahovac shared a message with Aggies fans.

    “What’s up, Aggieland! Out here with Team USA, looking forward to next year with y’all,” Grahovac foretold. “The 12th Man has been awesome, looking forward to being back at Olson Field.

    “Gig ‘Em!”

    During his first year in College Station, the underclassman star was named the D1Baseball Preseason SEC Freshman of the Year. He followed that by earning SEC Freshman of the Week in back-to-back fashion during April.

    Grahovac previously played for the 2022 18U U.S. national team.

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    Postseason star Kaeden Kent has made a decision regarding his Texas A&M future

    Kaeden Kent will officially return for the 2025 season!

    Texas A&M’s baseball program is in good hands under Michael Earley, who was officially hired as the program’s 21st head coach after the stunning departure of now-former head coach Jim Schlossnagle to head the Texas Longhorns.

    After Schlossnagle’s exit, it was assumed that more than half of the 14 players on Texas A&M’s roster who entered the transfer would follow Schlossnagle to Austin (TX), but due to their close relationship with Michael Ealrely and his vision for the future of the program, the withdrawals began to flood in.

    Starting with star hitters Jace LaViolette and Gavin Grahovac on Tuesday, six Aggies have withdrawn their names, including incoming sophomore outfielder Caden Sorrell, and earlier today, postseason star Kaeden Kent will also return for the 2025 season.

    Kent, who is the son of future MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, unexpectedly replaced injured star Braden Montgomery in the Aggies lineup in the super regional round vs. Oregon, as his Texas A&M legacy was quickly cemented.

    Finishing the postseason with 14 hits and two home runs, Kent became the most reliable batter in the lineup, and with Montgomery likely headed to the MLB next season, he is slated to earn a starting spot in the lineup while riding momentum.

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