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Texas baseball draft fallout and current team impact

by: Evan Vieth07/21/25
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Jim Schlossnagle (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Several Longhorns heard their names called in the MLB Draft, leaving some questions on the roster. We break down who’s gone, who’s back, and what it means for the upcoming season.

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The latest episode of Inside Texas Baseball provides an in-depth recap and analysis of the recent MLB draft and its implications for the Texas Longhorns baseball program. The discussion centers on the departure of key players who were drafted early, including Kaleb Freeman and Jack Moroknek, and the impact of their decisions to turn professional on Texas’s roster. Despite initial disappointment over losing top talent, the hosts find optimism in the strong incoming freshman class, particularly on the pitching side, and the strategic acquisitions via the transfer portal, such as LSU’s Ashton Larson.

The draft saw 12 Texas players selected, with several notable signees and some still undecided on whether they will join the team or go pro. The loss of immediate impact players, especially outfielders, presents challenges, but Texas’s recruiting and pitching depth provide a solid foundation for the upcoming season. The episode also highlights the strengths of the pitching staff, led by a mix of returning veterans and highly rated freshmen, which remains the team’s core identity.

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