The Texas Longhorns have lost another signee to an MLB team. Infielder Kaleb Freeman who joined the Longhorns out of the transfer portal a few weeks ago has signed his first MLB contract, according to FutureSox. The former Georgia State star was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 16th round of the MLB Draft.
Following a stelar 2025 campaign, Freeman saw his stock rise heading into the draft. In 51 games, the Flowery Branch native posted a .358 batting average and drove in 45 runs. His power was also on full display as 42 of Freeman’s 68 hits went for extra-bases. That is partly why he became a target for the Longhorns.
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Now that Freeman is part of the White Sox, he is moving on to the next chapter of his baseball journey. He finishes his college career with a .323 batting average and 74 RBI. He is not the only Longhorns signee who will start his professional career without making it to the Forty Acres.
In the draft, 12 players with ties to the Longhorns heard their names called. That includes Xavier Mitchell, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels earlier this week. That list should continue to grow now that the draft is more than a week in the rearview mirror.
Although Freeman had to wait a bit to hear his name called, they are adding a player who can make hard contact. During the 2025 campaign, everything came together as he was one of Georgia State’s best players. Due to his play, the Flowery Branch High School product earned 2025 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors.
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As Freeman turns his focus to his professional career, he will aim to build on his 2025 campaign. He was one of the best hitters in the nation and showed just how good he can be when he is locked in at the plate.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns signee Kaleb Freeman signs first MLB deal with White Sox