
UNLV Baseball Sets Draft Record with Five Selections in 2026 MLB Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft saw a historic five players from the UNLV baseball program selected, highlighting a new era for the Rebels.
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The 2026 MLB Draft saw a historic five players from the UNLV baseball program selected, highlighting a new era for the Rebels.

Las Vegas celebrated a fruitful MLB draft weekend, with several local prospects and UNLV alumni hearing their names called. New UNLV head coach Nick Garritano, a seasoned mentor with deep roots in the community, is poised to keep the pipeline flowing.

After being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Clayton Freshcorn announced he will bypass the professional route and resume his collegiate career at Texas A&M in 2027, bringing a strong track record of ERA and strikeouts to a staff undergoing a coaching transition.

Alec Blair, a versatile outfielder from Oklahoma's recent national championship team, has committed to Texas A&M, bringing a .247 average, 18 RBIs and a home run against the Aggies this season.

Texas A&M's baseball program faces a major transition with several star players heading to the 2026 MLB draft, prompting a wave of transfers and strategic roster changes.

After a promising freshman year that yielded a 2‑1 record and 4.44 ERA, right‑hander Juan Vargas has decided to test the transfer portal, joining a wave of movement that could reshape Texas A&M’s pitching staff.

The Aggies are reshaping their squad through the transfer portal, adding standout players while saying goodbye to several key contributors, aiming to reclaim a postseason berth.

Logan Prisco, a transfer from the University of South Carolina, has joined the Texas A&M baseball roster, adding depth to the pitching staff with a 3.45 ERA and 34 strikeouts from his recent season.

Nate Savoie, a former Clemson catcher and outfielder, has pledged to Texas A&M, marking the fifth transfer addition for the Aggies this offseason. His collegiate career includes a Freshman of the Year award, All‑ACC honors and strong power numbers.

Jase Evangelista, a right‑handed pitcher with a 4‑1 record and 6.17 ERA at UNLV, commits to Texas A&M, becoming the second pitcher added since Barry Enright's hiring.
Ty Kaunas, a Big Ten all‑freshman team selection, will join the Red Raiders after a standout season with the Terrapins, providing depth and experience as the program looks to rebound.
The Red Raiders add three impact players from the NCAA transfer portal, each bringing proven collegiate statistics and immediate eligibility.