Midland College Baseball Team Dispatches 16 Players to Four-Year Universities
Midland College’s baseball squad capped a remarkable campaign by announcing that 16 of its players have committed to continue their careers at four-year universities. The announcement follows a 53‑12 record, a conference championship and a third-place finish at the JUCO World Series, underscoring the team’s rapid rise.
The commitments reflect a blend of athletic prowess and academic opportunity, with several standout hitters and pitchers drawing attention from programs across the country.
Notable Signees and Their Destinations
Among the high-profile signings, Caleb Eagar and Bammer Maes will both join Texas Christian University, where Eagar’s first-team NJCAA All-American honors and Outstanding Hitter award at the World Series have already made him a prospect to watch. Maes, a two-time All-WJCAC and All-Region selection, brings a .444 batting average and 22 home runs to the Horned Frogs.
AJ Velarde, a graduate of Midland Christian, has signed with Wichita State University, adding a versatile infielder to the Shockers’ roster.
Other notable destinations include Cole Neatherlin, a Legacy graduate heading to the University of Texas‑San Antonio, and Drew Martin, an LHS alumnus bound for Lubbock Christian University. Dylon Myrow will travel to Nebraska, while Logan Flores is set to join Baylor University.
Local Roots, National Reach
All of the signees hail from high schools in the Midland area, illustrating how a tight-knit community can produce talent that resonates on a national stage. Their decisions also highlight the growing pipeline between junior college success and major-conference programs.
Coaches and teammates alike anticipate that the incoming class will not only bolster the programs they join but also continue to reflect the competitive spirit that defined Midland College’s own season.
Looking Ahead
As the new academic year approaches, the focus shifts to how these young athletes will adapt to larger campuses, tougher competition and new academic demands. Their journeys will be closely followed by local fans eager to see Midland’s baseball legacy extend beyond the Lone Star State.