Jan. 12, 2026, 12:53 p.m. CT
Texas A&M will be searching for a new recruiting coordinator and hitting coach after Caleb Longley resigned just one month before the start of the 2026 baseball season.
The news, first reported Monday morning by D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers, stems from a dispute between Longley and the university regarding his private business, MARV Training. While the full details have not yet been made public, head coach Michael Earley was aware of the situation, and assistant coach Troy Claunch is expected to assume the role on an interim basis.
Longley’s lone season in College Station produced mixed results. The Aggies struggled to generate consistent offense through the first half of 2025, due in part to injuries to key hitters Gavin Grahovac and Caden Sorrell. Still, the lineup eventually found its stride, finishing with 95 home runs—the third‑highest single‑season total in program history.
Despite the timing, Longley remains a respected young coach with a strong reputation, and he is expected to succeed wherever he lands next. Losing a hitting coach just weeks before Opening Day is far from ideal, but with Earley’s offensive pedigree and Claunch’s experience, the Aggies believe they are positioned to navigate the transition.
Below is the breaking report from D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers.
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