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Every Texas A&M Aggie selected in the 2023 MLB Draft

Texas A&M is the only school in the nation to have three or more players picked in every MLB Draft since 2001, marking an unmatched 22-year streak.

The 2023 MLB Draft is officially in the books, and there was no shortage of Texas A&M prospects hearing their names called over the course of the three-day event.

While no one from the Maroon and White heard their name called on Day 1, the Aggies more than made up for it with six total selections across Days 2 and 3. In the aftermath, Texas A&M has had at least two players selected in every draft since 1984, which is the longest streak in the country. The Aggies also boast the achievement of being the only school in the nation to have three or more players picked in every MLB Draft since 2001.

That 22-year streak is three years longer than the next-closest active run, which is 19 years by the Vanderbilt Commodores.

There is plenty to be excited about at the moment if you’re an Aggie baseball fan, from the home run hiring of Max Weiner as Texas A&M’s new pitching coach to the trio of Aggie signees that withdrew their name from the MLB Draft, thus joining the program in 2024. And while the departures of the six Aggies who heard their names called is bittersweet, it’s rewarding to know they will represent the Maroon and White to the fullest at the next level.

Here is the rundown of every Aggie that was selected in the 2023 MLB Draft. Congratulations to all, and of course, BTHO the majors!

Three Texas A&M Aggies selected in the 2023 MLB Draft

Not one, not two, but three Texas A&M Aggies heard their names called Tuesday afternoon during the 2023 MLB Draft!

Not one, not two, but three former Texas A&M Aggies are officially turning professional as they make the next stop of their baseball careers.

Shortstop Hunter Haas, RHP Nathan Dettmer, and third baseman Trevor Werner all heard their names called in the 2023 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Haas was the first Aggie off the board, going No. 120 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Dettmer was taken No. 139 by the Oakland Athletics, and Werner rounded out the three after being taken No. 199 by the Kansas City Royals.

After beginning his collegiate career at Arizona State for two seasons, Haas transferred to A&M and made his impact felt on the diamond. He lead the team in walks (49) while ranked second in batting average (.323), on-base percentage (.447),, and OPS (.953), while also logging 10 homers.

Dettmer spent three seasons in College Station, logging 53 appearances with 48 starts, a 5.27 ERA, a 10-9 record as a starter, and 196 strikeouts with 94 walks.

In four seasons with Texas A&M, Werner appeared in 125 games to go alongside 111 starts. As an Aggie, he boasts a career .251 batting average, a .348 on-base percentage, and a .459 slugging percentage to go with 21 home runs, and 97 RBIs.

Congratulations to all three on this special moment! We know you’ll continue to represent the Maroon and White proud, and as always, Gig ’em and BTHO the majors!

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Projecting where Aggie prospects could land in the 2023 MLB Draft

Ahead of the 2023 MLB Draft, which begins Sunday night, Texas A&M has no shortage of prospects who could hear their names called.

The 2023 MLB Draft kicks off on Sunday, July 9, and carries through Tuesday, July 11, in Seattle. This marks the second straight year that the event has coincided with the MLB All-Star Game, and it could also feature a handful of Texas A&M prospects.

Ahead of the start of Round 1 of the draft, which opens at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, Texas A&M will have no shortage of potential prospects who could, realistically, hear their names called. Granted, the top of the draft is arguably reserved for the likes of LSU‘s Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, and Florida‘s Wyatt Langford, who are all expected to be off the board in the top five. But once it’s all said and done, a handful of Aggies could be making their way to the big leagues next year.

Outfielders Brett Minnich and Jordan Thompson, relievers Matt Dillard (LHP) and Carson Lambert (RHP), and second baseman Austin Bost all saw their college eligibility come to a close and will look to make the jump to the majors.

Additionally, LHPs Evan Aschenbeck, Will Johnston, Brandyn Garcia, RHP Nathan Dettmer, shortstop Hunter Haas, third baseman Trevor Werner, first baseman Jack Moss, and utility Ryan Targac have a chance to become professional.

Dettmer, Haas, and Moss all made the first stop on that journey after showcasing their skills at the MLB Draft Combine last month in Phoenix.

As shared through GigEm247, here is a look at which former, current, and potentially future A&M players are in the MLB.com Top 250 and ESPN Top 300 prospect rankings. The slot value for each projected pick is included as well.

MLB.com Top 250

Round 3, No. 79: Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus outfielder Caden Sorrell – $901,500

Round 5, No. 146: Villa Park (Calif.) High outfielder Gavin Grahovac – $429,400

Round 6, No. 188: Haas – $295,000

Round 7, No. 198: Dettmer – $271,600

ESPN Top 300

Round 3, No. 77: Sorrell – $930,600

Round 6, No. 180: Grahovac – $314,800

Round 6, No. 187: Dettmer – $297,400

Round 7, No. 201: Haas – $265,500

Round 7, No. 216: Montgomery County (Texas) Lake Creek RHP Weston Moss – $235,000

Round 9, No. 261: Targac – $182,100

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Three Texas A&M prospects make their debut at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine

For Texas A&M’s Hunter Haas, Jack Moss, and Nathan Dettmer, the road to the draft is ramping up as they make their debut at the 2023 MLB Draft Combine.

While Texas A&M baseball may be heading into its offseason, the work ahead is just ramping up for three Aggie prospects looking to head to the majors.

Infielders Hunter Haas and Jack Moss, as well as RHP Nathan Dettmer, will represent the Maroon and White in the majors as they make the leap to the next level. The first stop on that journey is showcasing their skills at this year’s MLB Draft Combine, which is being held at Chase Field in Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

This year’s event marks the third iteration of the draft combine, as the top 300 draft-eligible players, which are identified by MLB teams, descend upon Phoenix in order to take part in a series of medical and performance assessments. Additionally, prospects will have the opportunity to participate in a pro-style showcase workout, as well as strength and performance assessments.

The entire event runs from Tuesday, June 20 to Friday, June 23. On-field scouting workouts will run on the 20th and Wednesday the 21st.

Moss (.355) and Haas (.323) led the Aggies in batting average this season to go alongside a combined 174 hits and 114 runs. Both chipped in for a combined 184 RBIs. Haas had 10 homers on the season while Moss went yard four times.

Dettmer finished with a 6.32 ERA on the season with a 1.65 WHIP and a 1-4 record as a starter. While he managed to log 65 strikeouts, consistency on the mound proved to be an obstacle for the junior, although the same can be said for much of the Aggies’ bullpen as a whole.

Despite some of his struggles this season, Dettmer has proven to rise to the occasion when the stakes are high, so there’s a great probability that he can find his groove as he transitions to the professional level. Haas and Moss have illustrated their ability to drive in runs, so there should be no shortage of MLB clubs looking to add their talents.

The 2023 MLB Draft is planned for July 9-11 during All-Star Week in Seattle, featuring 20 rounds of coverage across the three days. Fans can tune in across ESPN and MLB Network to see where each of the three Aggies land in the majors.

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Everything Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Haas and Brandyn Garcia said after defeating Stanford (NCAA Regional)

Hear what head coach Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Hass, and Brandyn Garcia had to say after defeating Stanford in the NCAA Regional on Saturday.

Texas A&M baseball took us through the emotional spin cycle on Saturday night as head coach Jim Schlossnagle and his gritty squad faced the Stanford Cardinal in the NCAA Regional, coming from behind late to defeat the Regional host 8-5 in one of the more thrilling victories for the Maroon and White this season.

As the No.2 seed, the Aggies (38-25) sent Stanford (39-17) to Sunday afternoon’s elimination round to face Cal State Fullerton, who Texas A&M defeated 12-7 in the opening round of the Regional on Friday night. Trailing 4-2 in the 6th inning, shortstop Hunter Haas delivered time and time again, first with a game-tying 2 RBI double, leading to his eventual bases-clearing double in the top of the 8th to catapult the Aggies to a 7-4 lead with just one inning remaining.

On the mound, the team’s early hole came after starter Justin Lamkin’s 1.2-inning struggle. Yet, reliever Evan Aschenbeck (one unearned run on five hits and one walk in 2.2 innings), Brandyn Garcia (2.2 IP with just one walk), and Matt Dillard (one run on two hits, with one walk and a hit by a pitch in 1.1 IP) provided enough stability to keep the Cardinal at Bay, as only one run crossed the plate in the bottom of the 9th.

After the game, Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Haas, and Brandyn Garcia discussed the big win as the Aggies look forward to facing Stanford or Cal State Fullerton in the Regional Final on Sunday night, slated for 8:00 pm CT. on ESPN+. Here is what they had to say:

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Texas A&M Baseball: Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Haas, and Will Johnston discuss Stanford Regional

Aggies head coach Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Haas, and Will Johnston discuss their upcoming matchup wilt Cal State Fullerton in the Stanford Regional.

Texas A&M is preparing to take the over 1,800-mile trip to Palo Alto, California, to face Cal State Fullerton (31-22) in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, as they will compete in the Stanford Regional. The bracket consists of one-seed host Stanford, 2-seed Texas A&M, 3-seed Cal State Fullerton, and 4-seed San Jose State.

As a 2-seed in the Regional bracket, The Aggie’s impressive performance in the SEC Tournament last week provided a jolt to their overall resume. However, the completion they’ll face is no walk in the park. Their opponent, the Cal State Fullerton Titans, is returning to the Tournament for the first time since 2018 and are winners of four National Titles, with their last coming in 2004.

Ending the regular season with a 32-23 (14-16 SEC), the Aggies when on quite the tear against some of the best competition college baseball has to offer, earning victories over Tennessee, LSU, South Carolina, and Arkansas before falling to Vanderbilt in the Title game. Saying that this Regional draw is favorable for the Aggies is a stretch, though the fact that eight SEC programs are hosting, three of which Texas A&M just defeated last week, bodes well going forward, especially if the pitching staff continues its hot streak down the stretch,

After the selection, head coach Jim Schlossnagle, Hunter Haas, and Will Johnston spoke to the local Aggie media to discuss their selection and what it would take to succeed in a fascinating tournament. Here’s what they had to say.

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Game Recap – Baseball: No. 10 Texas A&M vs No. 3 LSU (SEC Tournament)

A stellar performance from the Aggies pitching staff, along with a three-run bomb by Hunter Haas, helps No. 10 Texas A&M eliminate No. 2 LSU in the SEC Tournament.

Amid all the struggles on the mound throughout the 2023 regular season, who could have foreseen the Aggies’ pitching staff put on an absolute clinic to help the Maroon and White put together a deep run in the SEC Tournament?

That happened Friday afternoon, as No. 10 Texas A&M rallied late down the stretch to eliminate the No. 3 LSU Tigers. The matchup had everything an Aggies fan could have hoped for with a Hunter Haas homer, a standout performance on the mound from Willy Johnston and Evan Aschenbeck, and of course, a Tigers team sent home packing.

The Maroon and White received their third quality start of the tourney, with Johnston pitching six innings and surrendering three runs. Despite a strong outing from the Tigers’ starting pitcher Ty Floyd, both teams managed to plate one run each by the second inning.

Then in the fourth, LSU started to pull away with back-to-back doubles by Dugas and Jobert before Travinski extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth, bumping up the lead 3-1.

But even then, the Maroon and White didn’t falter as Haas walked up to the plate to be the day’s hero. Haas crushed Dutton’s pitch and sent it flying over left field

to bring in three runs, giving Texas A&M its first lead of the game, 5-3, and one it would never relinquish.

With the win, Texas A&M will face Arkansas tomorrow at noon C.T. in the SEC Tournament semifinals.

Final Score: Aggies 5, Tigers 4 – W: Aschenbeck, Evan, L: Herring, Griffin

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