The Texas Longhorns baseball team has risen to the top of national rankings in 2025, positioning them as strong contenders for the College World Series title. With a 33-5 record and a 16-2 record in their first SEC season, the Longhorns are demonstrating a combination of experienced leadership, star-studded talent, and strategic coaching.
Why the Texas Longhorns Are 2025 College World Series Favorites
Head coach Jim Schlossnagle was appointed in June 2024 and brings plenty of experience, including seven College World Series appearances. His concentration on pitching development, defensive fundamentals, and aggressive baserunning has revived the Longhorns.
Schlossnagle’s earlier success at Texas A&M and TCU is yielding immediate benefits at Texas.
The Longhorns’ roster features several notable players:
- Max Belyeu (OF): The reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, Belyeu returned for 2025, bringing a .329 average, 18 home runs, and 53 RBIs from the previous season.
- Jalin Flores (SS): A consensus All-American, Flores led the team in doubles (22) and RBIs (56) in 2024, showcasing both power and clutch performance.
- Ethan Mendoza (IF): A transfer from Arizona State, Mendoza adds depth to the infield and power to the lineup with a .325 average and 15 home runs in 2024.
Texas strategically used the transfer portal to bolster its roster:
- Aiden Moffett (RHP): Formerly of LSU, Moffett brings a high-90s fastball and a sharp slider to the bullpen.
- Grayson Saunier (RHP): An Ole Miss transfer, Saunier is expected to anchor the weekend rotation with his polished pitching repertoire.
- Easton Winfield (OF): Transferring from Louisiana-Monroe, Winfield adds speed and gap-to-gap power to the outfield.
In their first SEC season, the Longhorns have quickly established themselves as a powerhouse:
- Record: 33–5 overall, 16–2 in conference play.
- National Ranking: Achieved No. 1 national ranking for the first time since 2022.
- Offensive Discipline: Averaging 4.08 pitches per plate appearance, ranking second nationally.
With scheduled matches against top-ranked teams such as Texas A&M and Arkansas, the Longhorns seek to maintain their momentum going into the NCAA playoff tournament in late May. Their combination of experienced leadership, top talent, and strategic depth makes them strong challengers for the 2025 College World Series title.
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