Texas A&M has lost another commitment to Major League Baseball. This time, it’s highly touted transfer Maddox Latta, who was expected to compete immediately for the starting shortstop position.
On Tuesday evening, Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball reported that Latta will be signing with the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent, a tough loss for the Aggies. Latta is a standout defender with a .979 fielding percentage and a wealth of experience. Offensively, he batted .362, drove in 27 runs, stole 14 bases, and tallied 15 doubles.
The MLB Draft continues to be a volatile time for college baseball coaches, as rosters can change dramatically in just a few days. Texas A&M had more than seven committed players either drafted or signed to free agent deals during the draft window. While this hurts the Aggies’ 2026 lineup, the return of Ben Royo and the addition of Travis Chesnut at least provide more infield depth.
We’ll have to wait a few more days to see which players officially ink deals before diving into an early analysis of the 2026 Aggie baseball team.
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