
Texas Longhorns add Gavin King to bolster 2027 rotation
Texas Longhorns baseball strengthens its 2027 roster with Gavin King's arrival, new coaching hires, and strategic player movements.
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Texas Longhorns baseball strengthens its 2027 roster with Gavin King's arrival, new coaching hires, and strategic player movements.

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.

Texas addresses critical holes in its 2027 baseball roster by welcoming a quartet of high‑profile transfers, each bringing a distinct skill set that could transform the Longhorns' competitive edge.

Texas has added three top‑ranked transfer players — Linkin Garcia, Ian Armstrong and Sawyer Solitaria — while also pursuing Angel Laya, bolstering a roster that could produce multiple first‑round draft picks.

The Longhorns are addressing key gaps in pitching, outfield depth and coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Trevor Goldenetz, a Big West honorable‑mention outfielder from Long Beach State, will join the University of Texas for the 2027 campaign, bringing experience and a strong offensive résumé after a injury‑shortened 2026 year.

Trevor Goldenetz, a former Long Beach State outfielder with a strong freshman season, will join the Texas baseball team for 2027, joining a roster in flux as key players depart and new transfers arrive.

Texas adds outfielder Trevor Goldenetz from the portal, joining a wave of high‑impact transfers that could reshape the Longhorns' lineup and deepen their national championship aspirations.

Thirteen Kent State baseball players earn Academic All-MAC honors, reflecting the program's emphasis on scholarship and sport.

Kent State’s 6‑1 victory over Western Michigan was highlighted by a three‑run seventh inning, 12 hits and standout performances from Alejandro Covas, Luke Matthews and Sawyer Solitaria, setting up a Saturday clash with the Toledo‑Northern Illinois loser.

Alejandro Covas went 4-for-4 with a three-run homer, while the Flashes' pitching staff limited Western Michigan to a single run.

The RedHawks secured a 3-1 victory over Kent State, highlighted by Brody Williams’ home run and solid pitching from Ciaran Caughey.

Kent State’s baseball squad clinched a 3‑1 win over Miami in the opening round of the 2026 Mid‑American Conference tournament, moving the Golden Flashes one step closer to a repeat championship after their 2010 heartbreak.

The Mid-American Conference announced its 2026 baseball postseason awards, highlighting Kent State’s ten honorees, including Co‑Defensive Player of the Year Micah Rienstra‑Kiracofe and First‑Team All‑MAC pitcher Brody Williams.

Toledo erupted early with a three-run burst from Cade Baker, extending their lead to 7-1 before Kent State mounted a comeback that ultimately couldn't close the gap.

A clutch home run, a timely double and a fielding miscue shaped the outcome of a high‑stakes college baseball game.

Kent State’s 4‑3 win over Toledo hinged on Brody Williams’ early homer, Troy Sudbrook’s fourth‑inning double and an eighth‑inning misplay that handed the Flash the lead, setting the stage for a doubleheader tomorrow at Scott Park.