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Texas Baseball’s Current Roster Ahead of Portal Moves

by: Evan Vieth06/09/25
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Jim Schlossnagle (Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

With the transfer portal now open, Texas Baseball’s roster is poised for potential changes as players weigh their options. Here’s a look at where the roster stands today — key contributors, looming decisions, and positions to watch in the coming weeks.

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The discussion on Inside Texas Baseball delves into the aftermath of Texas baseball’s recent disappointing postseason and the critical offseason roster moves that Coach Jim Schlossnagle and his staff face.

The hosts analyze significant player departures to the transfer portal, notably key contributors like Tommy Farmer and Ace Whitehead, while also highlighting promising players who remain or could develop into core contributors, such as Samuel Richardson and Matt Scott. The podcast emphasizes the urgent need to bolster certain positions—shortstop, outfield, and catcher—especially given the uncertainty of returns like Jalin Flores and Carson Luna, who recently transferred.

Attention is drawn to the pitching staff’s relative stability, with several quality arms returning, though a gap for left-handed pitchers remains a concern. The conversation highlights Texas’ strategy to aggressively pursue impactful transfers, particularly left-handed pitchers and athletic position players, to maintain competitiveness in the highly challenging SEC. The hosts note the challenges of roster size limitations and remind fans that Jim Schlossnagle’s team is actively working behind the scenes to build a competitive roster. Overall, this edition reflects a period of retooling rather than rebuilding, with a strong focus on strategic recruitment and development for the next season.

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