Texas A&M’s 2026 baseball roster took a hit during the 2025 MLB Draft, as multiple starters, including junior outfielder Jace LaViolette, pitcher Justin Lamkin, and infielder Kaeden Kent, were all selected in the first three rounds, while a host of incoming freshmen and one transfer portal addition were also selected and have signed with teams over the past week.
However, second-year head coach Michael Earley has done an impressive job of retaining elite talent, led by future MLB draft picks Caden Sorrell, Gavin Grahovac, Terrence Kiel, and Ben Royo, while key pitchers returning include Weston Moss, Shane Sdao, and Josh Stewart, as the latter two missed the 2024 season due to injury.
Through the portal, Maryland transfer shortstop Chris Hacopian and Florida Atlantic outfielder Jake Duer were two of the top hitters in the country and will bring energy to a lineup that struggled to produce consistent hitting throughout the year. On Thursday, it was revealed that Baylor OF Wesley Jordan is now headed to College Station after producing a slash line of 317/.421/.591 with 104 hits, 19 home runs, and 73 RBIs.
Texas A&M won’t be perfect in 2026, but this roster is more than good enough to return to the postseason. Last week, MLB draft analyst Jonathan Mayo released his top 20 2026 prospects, which includes two of the key players mentioned above. Coming in at No. 13, where he is hypothetically headed to the Los Angeles Angels, Chris Hacopian has a chance to become the Aggies’ best hitter and seamlessly replace the loss of Jace LaViolette.
“After two big years at Maryland (.347/.465/.614 and 29 home runs combined), Hacopian is taking his bat to Texas A&M for 2026. He can drive the ball everywhere with power, and while he might end up needing to move to third base, he has the run-producing power potential to profile well there.”
Surprisingly, Caden Sorrell, who is certainly talented enough to be a top 5 pick in next year’s draft, was not included in Mayo’s rankings. Gavin Grahovac is the second Texas A&M player selected at pick 16 by the Tampa Bay Rays, as many, including myself, believe next season will feature a comeback player of the year-type performance from the elite third baseman.
“After hitting 23 homers as a freshman, college baseball fans were excited for an encore in 2025, but left shoulder surgery limited him to just six games. He could come back with his right-handed power back with a vengeance in 2026.”
This further proves that Texas A&M’s 2026 roster is loaded with MLB talent, and although the pitching rotation will be a work in progress, the Aggies’ offense was the primary reason the team struggled last season. Therefore, if this lineup struggles, I’d expect a new coaching staff in 2027.
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