The 2026 MLB Draft brought a familiar buzz to the Tarleton State baseball program when relief pitcher Anthony Treto was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 13th round, capping a season in which he emerged as one of the nation’s most reliable closers.
A Milestone for Tarleton State
Treto’s senior year was nothing short of spectacular. He co‑led the team with eight saves, posted a 3.10 earned run average, and fanned 68 batters over 45 innings, finishing with a 3‑0 record.
His impact was most evident in the postseason, where he struck out six batters in both the Western Athletic Conference Championship against Sacramento State and the NCAA Regional opener versus UC Santa Barbara, helping the Texans secure their first ever Division I Regional victory.
The performance contributed to a historic double‑digit milestone: Treto became the tenth player ever drafted from Tarleton State and the first Texan selected since Will Stevens in 2023, underscoring the program’s rising profile.
Beyond individual stats, the 2026 campaign saw the Texans capture their second Division I conference title, post three wins over Power 4 opponents, and pull off a stunning upset of No. 2 nationally‑ranked Texas, a game in which Treto recorded five strikeouts.
With a modern‑era high of more than 30 wins and a third NCAA Regional triumph in five appearances, the program’s trajectory points toward continued growth, and Treto’s draft day is just the latest chapter in a story that still feels unfinished.