Saw tweets yesterday that
TKII and Gavin were locked in for next year.

Anyone have an idea of who else is coming back?

Word is Sorrell is coming back per a few posters, but nothing official yet. Those three is a great core for next year so I'm really hoping it's true.

Based off how these kids played this year, not sure it really matters. They don't seem to give a **** honestly.

Jbob04 said:

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Based off how these kids played this year, not sure it really matters. They don't seem to give a **** honestly.

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A trio of TK, Grahovac, and Sorrell is about as good a foundation as you could want for building a college baseball team.

TK, Jace and Sorrell never lacked for effort, and their play in the outfield alone is evidence of that.

The portal should also play a large part in how next year goes.

Need Moss back.
Liked what we saw from Freshcorn late in the year.
Can the young arms step up for next year? Can Sdao bounce back?
Regardless, need a couple of starting pitchers from the portal.

I expect Freshcorn to be back.

Assuming everyone comes back, Moss, Wilson, McCoy, Lyons, Jackson, Freshcorn, and Morton (if healthy) is a pretty solid starting point for the bullpen. 1-2 of the first 3 listed might be SPs next year but I'd preferably keep at least 2 in the pen and portal in a SP to go along with Sdao and whichever one of the 3 moves to a starter role.

There were obvious locker room issues this year. It was evident on the field, it was somewhat reported by player parents, and even Schott talked about it on a podcast. Of course, we have no idea which players caused the problems and which players were above it all. Albers mentioned "changes" Earley must make ahead of next season. If culling the herd and telling the problem children to hit the portal isn't Job One for Earley, then 2026 will be an even bigger failure than 2025.

It will be interesting which fellas start writing the "First of all, I give all glory to God and loved my time at Texas A&M, but..." posts on their Instagram.

Jbob04 said:

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Based off how these kids played this year, not sure it really matters. They don't seem to give a **** honestly.

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Yeah Sorrell was pretty bad… he only had 12 homeruns and 32 RBI in 26 games played.

Full season he would have been on pace for 25 HR and 70 RBI. Awful…. Would have ONLY been first team SEC and maybe all American. Can't have him back for sure. His effort this season makes me sick. Especially seeing him hit the walk off homerun against SC and the game winning HR against lsu. He didn't care clearly

Also yeah that Grahovac kid who was an all American last year but was injured opening weekend. Can't have him back either. Putrid numbers

Which podcast was that? Can you post a link? I'd like to hear it.

I saw it posted here somewhere - I'll look for it.

If we had Sorrell for a full season, I think at the least we don't get swept by Vandy and/or Bama and maybe pick up that game against Arizona and we'd be watching Aggie Baseball today.

ensign_beedrill said:

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Which podcast was that? Can you post a link? I'd like to hear it.

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I think it's this one.

⚾️ Thanks to @SchottHayden and @JaceLaViolette2 for this 'wrap up' interview on #Studio12
👍 Always 2 of the more enjoyable @AggieBaseball players to cover!#GigEm
🎙️ https://t.co/RHGtdJkn8T
🎙️ https://t.co/AO35sBtI6h

— Will Johnson (@12thManPWill) May 29, 2025

Reinstate the no cell phone policy in the building

Thanks. I've got it in my queue to listen to.

And make them all wear tall socks.

I actually think having less players from the Schloss/Early transition will help.

Brauny mentioned too many guys knew him as "Mike the hitting coach" and it was way too casual at times.

So a new group led by Gavin and Caden will probably be to Earley's benefit

We will be fine next year. No expectations. We will go back to being good but not great like the Childress years and round and round we go.

Jbob04 said:

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Based off how these kids played this year, not sure it really matters. They don't seem to give a **** honestly.

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I find it so pathetic when people say stuff like this. You think they don't care? You think they don't want to win? Absolutely disgusting. Enough. Either get on board with Earley staying and old/new players or don't watch Aggie baseball anymore. Seriously the whining has to stop.

annie88 said:

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Jbob04 said:

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Based off how these kids played this year, not sure it really matters. They don't seem to give a **** honestly.

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I find it so pathetic when people say stuff like this. You think they don't care? You think they don't want to win? Absolutely disgusting. Enough. Either get on board with Earley staying and old/new players or don't watch Aggie baseball anymore. Seriously the whining has to stop.

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I think some didn't care, but I won't paint with a broad brush and say the whole team didn't care. But yea…there were clearly some bad attitude, quitter types on the team this year.

Bear Harrison and Caden McCoy, as well as Freshcorn

I will say Schott couldn't hit a tennis ball with a canoe paddle this year.

Very happy TK is coming back. The kid seems like he just loves playing ball. Demeanor kinda reminds me of BMont. Just needs to work on watching 3rd strikes

Have you ever swung a canoe paddle, talk about awkward man!

tandy miller said:

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Very happy TK is coming back. The kid seems like he just loves playing ball. Demeanor kinda reminds me of BMont. Just needs to work on watching 3rd strikes

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Or swinging at 3 breaking balls off the plate. Out on the front foot way to much. He needs to stay back and get to hitting some LD the other way. Very good freshman year though. Great in the field. Good he is coming back.

1991sir said:

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Have you ever swung a canoe paddle, talk about awkward man!

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Very large hitting area but bat speed is lacking

tjack16 said:

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I actually think having less players from the Schloss/Early transition will help.

Brauny mentioned too many guys knew him as "Mike the hitting coach" and it was way too casual at times.

So a new group led by Gavin and Caden will probably be to Earley's benefit

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And also suggested last year there were no repercussions for not following the hitting approach the coach(es), and that must change.

1991sir said:

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Bear Harrison and Caden McCoy, as well as Freshcorn

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What is this in response to? Who we need to return?

I googled is Jace Laviolette returning in 2026, and the AI response said he was.

They are confirmed on coming back next year.

Yeah I agree,

Gavin Grahovic didn't play a single game due to an injury, absolutely terrible, how dare he…

Sorrel missed half the season and still better stats than most guys, again how dare he.

1991sir said:

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They are confirmed on coming back next year.

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Awesome, thanks! Need them all.

It's GrahovAc. No i.

Okay, so some didn't care, but I'll name one that did

Big Man Jace Laviolette playing a game with a broken hand.

There's one person that cares

Is Jeff Kent's son coming back?