
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.

The 2026 MLB Draft revealed evolving front‑office philosophies, bold moves by traditional powerhouses, and the growing impact of the NIL era on player availability.

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.

On the opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft, junior catcher Carson Tinney, outfielder Aiden Robbins and senior pitcher Ruger Riojas became the first Texas players in 22 years to be selected among the top 100 picks, each earning notable accolades and setting new records.

Three Texas Longhorns prospects were selected on the opening day of the 2026 MLB First‑Year Player Draft, underscoring the program’s growing impact on professional baseball.

The opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft delivered surprise moves, injury‑related drops and a handful of Texas‑bound prospects who could reshape the next wave of talent.

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Ruger Riojas with the 100th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the pitcher’s collegiate journey, impressive arsenal and future prospects.

Texas-based college and high school players dominate early projections for the 2026 MLB Draft, with standout performances from Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney, Ruger Riojas and others.
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.

Gavin King’s high‑90s fastball and 59 strikeouts last season arrive as the Longhorns navigate the futures of draft‑eligible juniors and reshape their relief rotation.

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.

Nick Lewis was awarded the 2026 ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove, was named Mountain West Pitcher of the Year, and helped Washington State achieve its highest win total since 2010, capturing a conference tournament title and an NCAA Tournament berth.

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.

The Texas Longhorns baseball program is actively shaping its 2025 roster through the transfer portal, bringing in Linkin Garcia from Texas Tech while several freshmen seek new opportunities.

Left‑hander Nick Lewis captured the 2026 ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove, beating finalists from Texas and Oregon State, and helped Washington State achieve its most successful season in over a decade.

Washington State's Nick Lewis is a finalist for the ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award, seeking to become the first Cougar since 2008 to win the honor. Joining him, transfer Jacob Hayes adds power to the roster, and former Cougars shine in professional leagues.

Texas Longhorns exit the College World Series after a 2‑0 loss to Georgia, but coach Jim Schlossnagle sees a bright future for the program.

As the MLB draft nears and the College World Series wraps up, Texas baseball standouts confront the next chapter of their careers.

A dominant Georgia pitching staff shut down Texas 2-0, ending the Longhorns' tournament run with only four hits and no runs.

The University of Texas baseball team concluded a 46‑15 season with a 2‑0 loss to Georgia in the Men's College World Series final, highlighting standout performances by Luke Harrison and Sam Cozart.

Texas will turn to fifth‑year left‑hander Luke Harrison to stop Georgia's surge, while the Bulldogs counter with junior right‑hander Dylan Vigue in a pivotal elimination game.

A dominant performance by the Longhorns sets up a high‑stakes rematch against Georgia, with Luke Harrison set to start on the mound.

After an opening loss to Georgia, the Texas Longhorns rebounded with a dominant 14‑2 victory over Alabama, highlighted by Adrian Rodriguez’s record‑tying seven RBI and a cycle, while pitcher Luke Harrison prepares for the next showdown.