Aggies in the MLB Draft: Signing bonuses since 2022
Earlier this month, eight Texas A&M baseball players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, and seven of them signed professional contracts. As more Aggies begin to progress through the minors and up to the big leagues, here's a recap of the last five drafts from an A&M perspective.
Right-hander Clayton Freshcorn to return to Texas A&M
Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Clayton Freshcorn has announced he will return to Aggieland for the 2027 season. A National Stopper of the Year finalist as a junior this spring, Freshcorn notched 12 saves and struck out 56 batters in 54.1 innings pitched.
Texas A&M RHP Clayton Freshcorn selected in 19th round by St. Louis
An NCBWA Stopper of the Year finalist as a junior, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Freshcorn posted 12 saves with a 2.82 ERA and 1.05 WHIP as A&M's top reliever this spring.
Four Aggies receive All-America acclaim from NCBWA
The 2026 Fightin' Texas Aggies are represented by Gavin Grahovac, Caden Sorrell, Clayton Freshcorn and Aiden Sims on the NCBWA's All-American teams. Freshcorn and Sorrell earned first-team honors, while Sims and Grahovac received second and third-team nods, respectively.
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Series Preview: Stretch run features top-20 showdown in Oxford
Banged up and bruised, Texas A&M remains among the nation's top 10 as the Aggies continue to fight for a top-eight national seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Next up for Michael Earley & Co. is a trip to Oxford for a top-20 series against No. 20 Ole Miss.
Texas A&M closer Nolan Hoffman a second-team All American
After tying the A&M record for saves in a season, Aggie closer and fan favorite Nolan Hoffman was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-America Second Team over the weekend.
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Kilkenny, Sherrod and Hoffman react to being selected in the MLB Draft
After each being selected in the first two days of the MLB Draft, Aggie baseball players Mitchell Kilkenny, Cason Sherrod and Nolan Hoffman met with the media to discuss their selection and what it means to them.
MLB Draft Report: Where the A&M players/signees could be selected
Ahead of tonight's MLB Draft, Gabe Bock runs down the list of A&M draft eligible players, and signees, to see when they could be selected and how that could impact them wearing the Maroon & White next season.
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Rob Childress, Aggies preparing for NCAA Tournament run
Texas A&M's path to a return trip to Omaha starts in Austin, as the Aggies roll into regional play as a three seed. On Wednesday head coach Rob Childress and players Allonte Wingate, Logan Foster and Nolan Hoffman met with the media to talk about the postseason.
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Shewmake's big night leads Aggies over No. 25 South Carolina, 6-3
After struggling to hit with runners in scoring position last weekend against Arkansas, the Aggies came through in several clutch situations to take the series opener over South Carolina. Braden Shewmake went 3-for-4 with a home run and Nolan Hoffman recorded his twelfth save of the season.
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Series Preview: Texas A&M vs. No. 25 South Carolina
The Aggies host No. 25 South Carolina at Olsen Field for the final series of the regular season. Winning the series would be huge for A&M's NCAA Tournament prospects, and to do that the Aggies will need to get more production out of the top of their order.
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Hoffman shuts the door as Texas A&M holds off rival Longhorns, 6-5
Aggie closer Nolan Hoffman was called on to get five outs to clinch a win over Texas, including one in the eighth that was arguably the most important of the game. Hunter Coleman provided a crucial two-run single in the sixth as well that was ultimately the difference in the game.
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Series Preview: No. 12 Texas A&M vs. No. 5 Ole Miss
The Aggies dropped last weekend's series to Auburn, but they won the Sunday game and handily defeated Rice on Tuesday to build some momentum coming into this weekend's home series against No. 5 Ole Miss.
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Dugout Chat: Nolan Hoffman flourishing with new throwing motion
Nolan Hoffman worked over the offseason to make big changes to his throwing motion, shifting to a "submarine" style. The change has paid off, and he currently sports a spotless ERA for the Aggies in 2018.
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Diamond Notes: Aggies look to recover from rough start to SEC play
It was a rough week all around for the Texas Aggies on the Diamond as they went 1-3, which included dropping the first two conference games of the season at Auburn. Gabe Bock breaks down the miscues and more in this week's Diamond Notes.
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Diamond Notes: A&M puts together another 5-0 week heading into SEC play
The Aggies won all five of their games this past week, including a relatively easy three-game sweep over Long Beach State. Gabe Bock analyzes the week that was and more in today's Diamond Notes.
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Aggies rally late to win hard-fought series opener over Long Beach State, 3-1
Stephen Kolek pitched 7.1 stellar innings and kept the Aggies within striking distance before the offense came alive in the seventh. Texas A&M scored three unanswered runs in its final two at-bats and Nolan Hoffman was terrific in relief to clinch the series opener.