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El Paso native Drew Gonzalez, a sixth‑round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, inks a deal with the New York Yankees and heads to spring training in Tampa, joining a lineage of local players who have turned high school success into professional careers.
The sixth‑round pick forgoes college eligibility to begin his professional journey with the Yankees, aiming for a Major League debut.
High school standouts from El Paso are making headlines as Drew Gonzalez earns All‑Texas honors and the Yankees draft him, while Dylan Torres signs with NMSU, reuniting with teammate Walt Mann.
Four Texas Tech seniors and two high‑school prospects have signed professional contracts, with notable signing bonuses and a glimpse of the upcoming Round Rock Classic lineup.
The 2026 Texas Tech baseball class is already making waves as its top draftees have put pen to paper on professional contracts, signaling a decisive move toward the July 27 signing deadline.
Left‑handed hitter Ashton Larson, a recent transfer from Texas, joins the Red Raiders as the ninth newcomer this season, bringing clutch experience and multi‑position flexibility.
The 2026 MLB draft saw Texas Tech’s Logan Hughes become the highest‑drafted player in school history, while a wave of Red Raiders talent heads to the pros.
El Paso’s Drew Gonzalez, the 2026 All‑City MVP, was chosen in the sixth round of the MLB Draft, sparking excitement and a potential college commitment.
High school standouts Drew Gonzalez, Armani Raygoza and Diego Cardenas are among the El Paso natives expected to be selected when the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft opens in Philadelphia.
A deep pool of Texas high school stars headlines the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia, with several projected to be among the first picks.
The El Paso Times has unveiled its 2026 All-City baseball team, recognizing standout athletes and coaches from the area. The selections include Player of the Year Drew Gonzalez, Coach of the Year Jesse Munoz, and numerous other honorees who shaped a memorable season.
The Americas High School baseball team lost 3-2 to Aledo in Game 1 of the Class 5A, Division 1 UIL regional final at Midland Legacy High School, with key performances from Liam Esquivel, Landon Barnes and Garhett Love shaping the outcome.
The El Paso team, the lone representative from the city in the 2026 Texas UIL playoffs, will meet Birdville in Odessa, hoping to extend its recent run of deep playoff runs.