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Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott explains what becoming baseball team’s 12th Man means to him

“It was one of the cooler responses I’ve seen from anything in my life. It was bringing people into the A&M world that aren’t a part of it.”

Last Friday, the Texas A&M baseball program formally announced that designated hitter Hayden Schott would be the next player to don the sacred No. 12 jersey.

Schott sat down for an exclusive interview with TexAgs earlier this week, sharing his reaction to the news being released.

“I’d say a few months back, I got a call from coach Earley and he told me,” Schott said Monday. “I knew for a while but I guess it’s hard to understand the weight of something like that when you’re in it. So I kinda was just like, we’ll release something whenever, I didn’t really think much of it. And then a couple of days (ago), whenever it got released to the public, it was one of the cooler responses I’ve seen from anything in my life. It was so cool.

“The fan base, like old friends who don’t know a lot about A&M, who were like, ‘Hey man, I just read about the 12th Man and that’s so cool.’ It was bringing people into the A&M world that aren’t really a part of it, which was really cool too.”

The top-ranked Aggies start the campaign against Elon at Blue Bell Park on Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m.

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Texas A&M baseball honors veteran DH with No. 12 jersey for the 2025 season

Texas A&M veteran DH Hayden Schott will wear the vaunted No. 12 jersey for the 2025 season

Texas A&M will more than likely start the season as the No. 1-ranked team in college baseball less than a year after the Aggies nearly took home the first National Title in program history before losing to Tennessee in the 2024 College World Series.

This offseason, Jim Schlossnagles’ departure to Texas led to the hiring of former long-time hitting coach Michael Earley. Earley’s hiring spurred nearly every 2024 starter, including Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac, and ace pitcher Ryan Prager, to return for another shot at a deep postseason run.

Still, several underrated returns, including veteran DH Hayden Schott, will go a long way toward helping the Aggies reach their goals. On Friday, it was revealed that Schott, in his final collegiate season, will wear the prestigious No. 12 jersey.

This selection is unsurprising, as the grad student and former Columbia standout represent the program more than most. Aside from his humorous social media presence, Schott finished the 2024 season, hitting an impressive .335 while producing 88 hits, 63 RBI, and eight home runs.

The Aggies start the campaign against Elon at Blue Bell Park on Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m.

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Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott receives good news from the NCAA

Fan favorite Hayden Schott is granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA

The saying goes, “Good things come to those who wait.” Now granted, that’s probably just as true as it is false, but for Hayden Schott, this rang true on Wednesday. Baseball has some interesting rules, especially regarding transfers and eligibility.

Well, Schott, who requested a waiver from the NCAA, received the news that his waiver for an additional year of eligibility has been approved. This is music to the ears of Texas A&M fans, as Schott became one of the beloved Aggies because of his infectious personality, which helps keep things light when faced with stress.

Not only was he a great teammate, but he was also a big part of the offensive lineup that made it to the Championship game. His return to Aggieland will be a major help in making new head coach Michael Earley’s first season a much smoother transition, knowing he positively influences the team.

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Texas A&M favorite Hayden Schott has successful knee surgery

Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott gives an update on his knee as only he can

  • SLG%/OB% – .498/.418

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    One theme consistently echoed throughout the season was how together this Texas A&M baseball team was and how much fun they had. A major factor in that camaraderie was former Colombia outfielder Hayden Schott, who transferred to A&M for the 2024 season.

    Schott is also the one who gave us Jace LaViolette’s now legendary nickname, “Lord Tubbington,” referencing the hit children’s show Teletubbies. It started off as a fun joke that morphed into a mainstay among fans and the media. On top of being one of the team’s top cheerleaders, he also came through on the field with timely hits and fought through knee pain the entire postseason.

    With the season over, he is taking the time to take care of himself, and in true Schott fashion, he keeps it light.

    SEASON STATS

    • Batting Average -.335
    • Runs – 45
    • Hits – 88
    • Home runs – 8
    • RBIs – 63
    • SLG%/OB% – .498/.418

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    Texas A&M favorite Hayden Schott withdraws his name from the transfer portal

    Hayden Schott makes his way back to Aggieland after a brief stint in the transfer portal

  • SLG%/OB% – .498/.418

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    Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott has officially withdrawn from the transfer portal and will be back in the Maroon & White for his final season. Like the majority of the roster, Schott entered the portal when the entire coaching staff left for Texas. 

    The uncertainty is a worrisome issue, and Schott was the first Aggie I noticed floating the idea of the university hiring team favorite Michael Earley. With Earley officially being named the new head coach of the Aggie baseball team, Schott became the second Aggie to withdraw his name following Ali Camarillo.

    Below you can check out Schott confirming that he would be back in Bryan-College Station for this swan song.

    SEASON STATS

    • Batting Average – .335
    • Runs – 45
    • Hits – 88
    • Home runs – 8
    • RBIs – 63
    • SLG%/OB% – .498/.418

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    2 more Texas A&M baseball players enter NCAA transfer portal, bringing total to 9 thus far

    Per D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers, junior shortstop Ali Camarillo and freshman left-hander Kaiden Wilson have enter the portal.

    Amid the fallout of head coach Jim Schlossnagle departing Texas A&M for bitter rival Texas on Tuesday, nine Aggies have exercised their right to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

    Seven players initially entered the portal on Wednesday afternoon and two more have joined the group as of Wednesday evening. According to D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers, junior shortstop Ali Camarillo and freshman left-handed pitcher Kaiden Wilson have followed suit.

    The other seven players are freshman third baseman Gavin Grahovac, outfielder Caden Sorrell and shortstop Jack Bell; sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette, second baseman Kaeden Kent and catcher Max Kaufer; and graduate student designated-hitter Hayden Schott.

    Camarillo and Schott are the only portal entrants that are eligible for the 2024 MLB draft in July. Junior OF Braden Montgomery is likely to be drafted in the top 10 despite suffering a season-ending injury in the super regionals.

    Amid the transfer madness on Wednesday, Montgomery’s mom Gretchen shared words of wisdom on her private X account.

    “Don’t freak out about the transfer portal!! The players have to protect themselves — A&M doesn’t have a coach or staff,” she stated. “Most will get in the portal but can still stay. They will get NIL!! But nobody has more $ than A&M. Most will come back with a STRONG HIRE! Email the AD!”

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    7 Texas A&M baseball players have entered the transfer portal

    Texas A&M see fan favorites hit the transfer portal after the news of Jim Schlossnagle taking the job at Texas

    The fallout continues after the news broke that Jim Schlossnalge would take the vacant head coaching position at Texas. As of early Tuesday afternoon, six Texas A&M players have entered the college baseball transfer portal. Since there is a coaching change, Aggie players will have 30 days to enter no matter when the portal closes for everyone else.

    Below you can see the first group of Aggies to enter the portal via Carter Karels of 274 Sports

    As fans, it can be tough to see players you have grown to appreciate being a part of the Aggie family move on, but in the current landscape player movement is commonplace and should be expected.

    Joining the six mentioned players are sophomore Caden Sorrell, who hit .275, 11 home runs and 43 RBIs during his freshman campaign.

    With that said, we still want to wish all of the transfers good luck wherever they end up and hold out some hope they will reconsider after the new coach is announced.

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    ‘So damn grateful,’ Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott reacts to CWS finals loss vs. #1 Tennessee

    “I’m obviously sad and a pissed but at the same time I’m so damn grateful… Those guys in that clubhouse made it the best year of my life.”

    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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    Texas A&M is reportedly battling several injuries amid College World Series finals berth

    Outside of Jace LaViolette, Hayden Schott and Jackson Appel are also reportedly banged up

    Texas A&M’s (52-13) postseason run has been record-breaking on several fronts after defeating Florida 6-0 in the College World Series semifinals on Wednesday night, as starting pitcher Justin Lamkin produced an absolute gem on the mound.

    In five innings, the sophomore continued his impressive performance against the Gators after recording six strikeouts during their first meeting on Saturday in three innings. Lamkin set a CWS record with 9 Ks in his best career performance, while Josh Stewart and Evan Aschenbeck added five more strikeouts for an impressive 14 on the night.

    Offensively, the Aggies scored six runs on six hits, and while star outfielder Jace LaViolette made his surprise return amid his lingering hamstring injury, his 0-4 showing at the plate wasn’t surprising.

    However, after the win, head coach Jim Schlossnagle provided an interesting update regarding the injury report outside LaViolette. According to Schlossnagle, DH Hayden Schott, who went 0-2 with a run scored, is reportedly playing with a torn meniscus, as his knee issue is a lot more serious than previously anticipated.

    Joining Schott, catcher Jackson Appel is also “banged up” but will continue to play through the pain. Both players have no plans to sit out of the final round for good reason.

    “We are down our No. 2 starter, a first-round pick, and Jace (LaViolette) is banged up.”

    “Appel is banged up. Schott is playing with a torn meniscus… You rally around it. You out-team the other team.”

    Texas A&M will play Tennessee in Game 1 of the College World Series finals on Saturday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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    Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott declines ‘king of vibes’ moniker after Kentucky win at CWS

    “I wasn’t commanding the vibes in there. The fact that Braden is in there, he’s the loudest one and just had surgery, it’s so cool to see.”

    The No. 3 Texas A&M baseball team beat SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky, by a final score of 5-1 on Monday night at Charles Schwab Field to advance to the semifinals of the College World Series.

    Graduate student designated hitter Hayden Schott led the way going 3-for-5 with 2 runs batted in and 1 run scored.

    “I would not say that I was commanding the vibes in there. The fact that Braden is in there, he’s the loudest one and just had surgery, it’s so dang cool to see. Our team is so selfless,” Schott recalled. “That’s the beauty of playoff baseball is just playing for each other. I definitely would not say that I was the king of vibes in there, Braden did a great job. You have guys like Hank Bard in there doing a great job so it takes a village, man.”

    Next up for the Aggies (51-13) is a rematch with SEC rival Florida (36-29), who they beat 3-2 in the opening round on Saturday evening. With a win tonight, Texas A&M clinches a berth in the CWS finals. First pitch Wednesday is at 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+.

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