The wheels have come off in College Station.
After a season marred by chaos, collapse, and controversy, the Texas A&M baseball program is in a full-blown tailspin. What was supposed to be a powerhouse campaign coming off a College World Series finals appearance has instead unraveled into a disastrous 30–26 finish, capped by a dismal 11–19 SEC record.
And now, the exodus has begun.
From Contenders to Crisis Mode
Just a year ago, the Aggies were celebrating deep postseason success, armed with a stacked roster and sky-high expectations. But 2025 brought a different story — one riddled with inconsistency, clubhouse tension, and a total breakdown in execution.
That failure didn’t just hurt their record — it detonated the team’s future.
The fallout? Some of the most talented players in the program, including cornerstone freshmen and elite recruits, are jumping ship.
Biggest Names Out the Door
Among the biggest blows was the shocking departure of Jace LaViolette, the superstar outfielder who mashed 29 home runs and tallied 78 RBIs in 2024. He’s now officially in the transfer portal — and SEC rivals are circling like sharks.
Equally painful is the loss of Gavin Grahovac, who was crowned SEC Freshman of the Year after slugging 23 bombs and driving in 66 runs. Grahovac was pegged to be the face of the program moving forward. Now? He’s gone.
Throw in the exits of key contributors like Hayden Schott and Caden Sorrell, and you’re looking at a full-blown roster implosion.
Coaching Chaos: Schlossnagle’s Exit Rocked the Foundation
Much of the turmoil began with the departure of head coach Jim Schlossnagle, who made headlines with a stunning move to Texas, the Aggies’ most bitter rival. He didn’t leave alone either — much of his staff followed.
This betrayal, viewed by many fans as unforgivable, threw the program into confusion. In response, Texas A&M elevated Michael Earley, a respected assistant and hitting coach, to the top job.
It was a bold and risky move — one that might define the future of the program.
Desperation Mode: New Talent, New Era?
Earley wasted no time attempting to put the pieces back together. He’s already landed high-upside transfers like:
- Connor Harrison (C, Saint Mary’s)
- Wyatt Henseler (IF, Penn)
- Myles Patton (LHP, Long Beach State)
But these additions, while promising, are band-aids on a program hemorrhaging talent. With the transfer portal spinning and national perception slipping, Texas A&M finds itself at a crossroads.
Is This the Rebuild or the Collapse?
Make no mistake — this is a critical juncture. Texas A&M is no stranger to elite baseball expectations, but a year like 2025 has left deep scars.
Can Michael Earley win back the trust of top recruits? Will the Aggies claw their way back into national relevance? Or is this the beginning of a prolonged fall from grace?
With elite talent fleeing, rivals stacking up victories, and questions swirling around leadership, the Aggies face their toughest offseason in decades.
One thing’s for sure: the SEC isn’t waiting for Texas A&M to figure it out.
