Drew Gonzalez, a senior outfielder from Americas High School in El Paso, has been recognized as one of the state’s elite after earning a second‑team All‑Texas selection by Txhighschoolbaseball.com and a spot on the All‑State team announced by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches.
His performance helped the Trailblazers advance to the Class 5A Region 1 championship series, showcasing a blend of speed and power that defined his high school career.
Gonzalez finished the season with 56 hits, 66 runs scored and 20 stolen bases, numbers that caught the eye of Major League scouts and ultimately led to his selection in the sixth round of the MLB draft by the New York Yankees.
A double‑header of talent
Shortly after Gonzalez’s draft news, Dylan Torres, a standout pitcher from Pebble Hills High School, announced his commitment to Division I New Mexico State University, where he will join fellow El Paso native Walt Mann for the 2027 season.
Torres arrives in Las Cruces after a dominant stint at Cochise College in Arizona, where he posted a 5‑0 record and struck out 37 batters, a performance that underscored his readiness for the next level.
The upcoming NMSU roster will feature both Torres and Mann, creating a local pipeline that could further enrich the program’s pitching depth and fan excitement.