A Quiet Exodus and a Strategic Reinforcement
Ashton Larson, a first baseman who spent a single year with the Longhorns, entered the transfer portal earlier this week. He arrived on campus after a standout stint on the 2025 College World Series champion LSU roster, bringing a championship pedigree to Texas.
Caleb Longley, a former hitting instructor in the Cincinnati Reds' minor league system and a key recruiter at Texas A&M, is returning to the state as an assistant coach. He will focus on the team's hitters and overall defensive strategy, drawing on a recruiting class that ranked among the nation's top four during his Aggie tenure.
Jake Marder, who spent several seasons on Oregon's coaching staff, has been added to the Longhorns' roster of assistants. Marder's work helped the Ducks set 19 single‑season school records, guide the program to six postseason appearances and three super‑regional runs, and he will now oversee recruiting coordination for Texas.
The Longhorns' 2025 campaign concluded with a 2‑0 loss to Georgia in the College World Series, a result that underscores both the program's recent competitiveness and the need for fresh leadership on the staff as they look to rebuild for the next season.