
Texas Longhorns Dominate 2026 MLB Draft with Three Selections
Three Texas pitchers — Thomas Burns, Luke Harrison, and Cody Howard — were chosen over the weekend, highlighting the program’s continued impact on professional baseball.
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Three Texas pitchers — Thomas Burns, Luke Harrison, and Cody Howard — were chosen over the weekend, highlighting the program’s continued impact on professional baseball.

Six University of Texas players were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, extending the program’s streak of annual selections since 1965 and highlighting the impact of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.

Josh Volmerding, a 2023 Maria Carrillo graduate, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the MLB Draft, joining a wave of local talent in this year's selections.

A look at how former University of Texas players are shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from solid offensive numbers to a historic draft surge, and the lingering absence of Longhorns from the Oakland Athletics’ selections.

Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle announced the 2026 postseason team awards, recognizing players with legacy‑named honors for leadership, performance and academic achievement.

The 2026 awards celebrate Anthony Pack Jr.'s historic MVP selection, highlight pitching and hitting achievements, and recount the Longhorns' run to the College World Series.

Freshman Anthony Pack Jr. was named the Brooks Kieschnick Team MVP as the Longhorns finished 46‑15, secured second in the SEC and reached the College World Series.

The 2026 MLB Draft saw Texas Longhorns Thomas Burns and Luke Harrison selected in the eighth round, linking them with the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals respectively. Their collegiate performances and national team ties highlight a promising pipeline for both clubs.

Anthony Pack, a Texas Longhorn and Millikan High School graduate, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, joining teammate Luke Harrison as the only Texas representatives.

Two Texas Longhorns players have been chosen for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taiwan this July, highlighting a program rich in talent and history.

Anthony Pack Jr. and Luke Harrison, both from the University of Texas, have been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taiwan from July 11‑15. Their standout performances highlight a historic selection for the program.

Chase Fralick and Jackson Sanders, both recent Auburn standouts, were named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team following an intensive training camp, and will compete in the upcoming World Championship against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

The 2026 Collegiate National Team, featuring Texas standouts Luke Harrison and Anthony Pack Jr., will compete in the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, starting July 11.

USA Baseball has unveiled its 2026 Collegiate National Team, spotlighting Texas right‑hander Luke Harrison and offensive phenom Anthony Pack Jr., who will represent the United States at the upcoming World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung, Taiwan.

USA Baseball has announced a 28‑player roster for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championships, set to open in Taiwan on July 11. The team features several former SEC stars and was selected after an 11‑day training camp in North Carolina and Virginia. General Manager Eric Campbell expressed excitement about the squad's potential.

Two University of Texas standouts have been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

The Stars secured a 5‑1 win in the fourth game of the series, building a 3‑1 lead as key performances from Flinn, Valincius and Williford highlighted the contest.

After a breakout junior season, Casey Borba receives a coveted spot in the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, positioning him for potential selection to the World Collegiate Championship.

Junior standout Casey Borba is selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, joining a distinguished group of Longhorns as they prepare for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

The 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp opened its schedule with a doubleheader against the Appalachian League Select Team in Cary, North Carolina, featuring key performances from several emerging talents.

The Texas Longhorns standout has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, where he will train alongside elite prospects ahead of the World Championship in Taiwan.

Despite a 2‑0 loss to Georgia in the College World Series, the Longhorns finished second in the SEC, earned multiple All‑American nods and look toward a promising 2027 campaign.

The Texas Longhorns baseball program is confronting a significant turnover as the 2024 draft cycle approaches, with several of its top prospects slated to hear their names called in the early rounds.

A 2-0 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in the College World Series concluded a remarkable 46-15 season for the Longhorns, whose campaign was highlighted by Luke Harrison's dominant outing and a late push that fell just short.