I coached Division I baseball for years, and one thing you learn quickly is that having talent and resources doesn't automatically make you a great program.

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Texas has always had talent and resources, but what stands out under Jim Schlossnagle is what the program is doing with that talent.

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In his first two seasons in Austin, Texas has won 90 games, captured an SEC regular-season title, earned a national seed, and reached Omaha in 2026.

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The key now is player development, roster management, and sustained success.

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Before we get into the program, here's a quick look at their recruiting classes:

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The 2027 Recruiting Class:

• Hudson Holt - 3B
• Lubin Rincon - SS
• Hank Rippy - SS
• George Ferguson - RHP
• Hayden Anderson - LHP
• Grant Westphal - OF
• Cooper Vais - RHP
• Matthew Fernandez - C
• Mason Sims - LHP
• Ira Rootman - OF
• JJ Utash - RHP
• Luke Armijo - LHP
• J. Beckett Berg - RHP
• Ryder Renfro - RHP
• Lee Holt - C
• Luke Gladchuk - OF
• Selvin Garrett - SS
• Grant Sperandio - RHP

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The 2028 Recruiting Class:

• Theo Swafford - MIF
• Jacob Wlch - MIF
• Trendy Motley - OF
• Chase Cotton - RHP
• Tommy Driver - RHP
• Parker Klug - RHP
• Colton Small - LHP

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The 2029 Recruiting Class:

• No commits yet, but coaches are evaluating.

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So there's already a large 2027 class on the board, while the 2028 is growing and the list of players in the 2029 class is being built.

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That doesn't tell us exactly what Texas needs, but it gives families an important snapshot of where each recruiting class currently stands.

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Why Texas?

Texas went 46-15 in 2026, earned the No. 6 national seed, swept its Regional and Super Regional, and made its 39th trip to Omaha.

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But one stat from that season really stands out to me:

100+ home runs and 100+ stolen bases.

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Texas became the first Power Four program in the BBCOR era to do both in the same season.

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As a former D1 coach, that tells me a lot about the type of roster they're building: powerful, athletic, and capable of beating you in different ways.

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And Jim Schlossnagle has shown he can build that kind of program consistently.

• Year 1 at Texas: 44 wins + SEC regular-season title
• Year 2: 46 wins + College World Series

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90 wins in two seasons.

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Add that to Texas' 6 national championships and NCAA-record 39 College World Series appearances, and you have a program with both history and current success.

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But there's another side families need to understand.

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Texas can recruit almost anyone.

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High-level high school players, transfers, pitchers, position players.

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Competition for playing time is going to be serious.

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That's why I wouldn't tell a family to pursue Texas simply because they love the program.

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I'd want to know: Can your athlete play at this level, does he fit what Texas recruits, and is there a realistic opportunity in his class?

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Academically, we're currently tracking:

• Average GPA: 3.68
• Acceptance Rate: 26.64%
• In-State Tuition: $11,688
• Out-of-State Tuition: $44,908

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If the baseball, academics, finances and college experience line up, Texas is absolutely a program worth considering.

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That's what we help families figure out inside the Premier Athletes Baseball Recruiting Program.

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We look beyond the school name and evaluate where your athlete actually fits, which programs make sense, and how to get him in front of those coaches.

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If your athlete’s goal is college baseball, book a recruiting call with me. We'll review your athlete situation and see whether this is a good fit.

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To your son's success.