Ryan Targac, a former Texas A&M baseball player who once swung a bat for the Aggies, is poised to step into the dugout as the new manager of the Brazos Valley Bombers. The announcement comes as the team prepares for its first game of the season on June 2 at Navasota’s Bouncer Field.
He will be taking over from Matteo Martinez, who has accepted a coaching position with the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod League. Martinez’s departure marks the end of a brief but impactful stint that helped steer the Bombers through recent seasons.
A Familiar Face Returns
Targac’s playing résumé includes a .247 batting average, a .383 on‑base percentage and a .466 slugging percentage over his college career, punctuated by 28 home runs and 122 RBIs. Those numbers helped him become a recognizable name among Aggie fans.
Currently, he serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Blinn baseball program, where he has been honing his instructional skills while remaining close to the community he hopes to represent.
His goal is clear: develop talent, foster a competitive spirit, and draw more Aggie supporters to the Bombers’ home games. “I want to build something that feels like home for the fans and the players,” Targac said in the announcement.
Season Opener Set for June 2
The Bombers’ season opener is scheduled for June 2 against the Victoria Generals, a matchup that will serve as the first test of Targac’s vision on the field.
The transition also reflects a broader ambition to strengthen ties between the team and the local community, leveraging the region’s deep baseball tradition to cultivate future talent.
Fans can expect a style of play that emphasizes fundamentals and aggressive base running, hallmarks of Targac’s approach during his playing days at Texas A&M.