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.
Freshman All-America honor No. 3⃣ for @GavinGrahovac 🇺🇸🫡
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— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) July 5, 2024
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