{"id":532256,"date":"2026-01-22T06:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/532256\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T06:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:53:11","slug":"texas-am-victoria-baseball-picked-second-in-rrac-preseason-poll-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/532256\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas A&M-Victoria baseball picked second in RRAC preseason poll | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We highlight Texas A&M- Victoria baseball gears for preseason ranked at #2<\/p>\n


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VICTORIA, Texas-\u00a0Texas A&M University\u2013Victoria baseball has been picked to finish second in the Red River Athletic Conference Preseason Poll, announced this week.<\/p>\n

The Jaguars are coming off a historic 2025 campaign, finishing 38\u201317 overall to set a program record for single-season wins. The season also marked the team\u2019s second NAIA Tournament appearance in the last three years.<\/p>\n

TAMUV returns a strong pitching staff led by All-RRAC selection Jonathan Jones. Jones posted a 4.20 ERA while logging 94.1 innings last season, serving as a key anchor for the Jaguars\u2019 rotation. Junior Jacob Baker also returns after tying for second in the conference in saves, providing stability at the back end of the bullpen.<\/p>\n

Offensively, the Jaguars welcome back Jackson Purcell, who hit .300 last season with three home runs, adding experience and consistency to the lineup.<\/p>\n

With a veteran core and high expectations, the Jaguars open the 2026 season tomorrow afternoon with a noon doubleheader, followed by a single game at 11 a.m., as they host Texas Wesleyan.<\/p>\n

Got a news tip or story idea? Email us at staff@crossroadstoday.com<\/a> and include the best way to reach you. See breaking news call the 25 News Now newsroom 361-576-0026.<\/p>\n

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