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College  | Story | 11/15/2024

Head of the Class: No. 2 Texas

No. 2 Texas
Full 2025 Recruiting Class

Head Coach:
Jim Schlossnagle | Recruiting Coordinator: Nolan Cain
Total Commitments: 18 | Top 100 Commits: 7



Top 5 Recruits

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Name Pos. HT WT B-T High School Hometown ST
4 Kayson Cunningham SS 5-10 178 L-R Johnson San Antonio TX
9 Gavin Fien 3B 6-3 200 R-R Great Oak Temecula CA
15 Anthony Pack Jr. OF 5-11 175 L-L Millikan Lakewood CA
38 Brett Crossland RHP 6-5 241 R-R Mountain Pointe Phoenix AZ
45 Sam Cozart RHP 6-7 235 R-R Wesleyan Christian High Point NC


There's a new sheriff in Austin and his name's Jim Schlossnagle who's coming in fresh off a trip to the College World Series championship appearance with Texas A&M, bringing with him both Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain as well as Pitching Coach Max Wiener while also retaining former MLB All-Star Troy Tulowitzki on staff as well. They inherit some real talent already in place for the 2025 season while also bringing in a rather talented freshman class who should be able to contribute day one. 

That said, we're here to talk about the 2025 recruiting class and it's a good one, obviously, as it checks in at number two nationally. Currently at 18 players, this class has a little bit of everything to offer, from top-of-the-class talent to pretty outrageous depth both in the box and on the mound. We'll start at the top with shortstop Kayson Cunningham who switched his commitment this summer to the Longhorns and has built quite the resume already on the national circuit, culminating with him taking home the Jackie Robinson Player of the Year honors at the PG All-American Classic this past August. There's obvious draft risk here for the coaching staff with Cunningham as he checks in at No. 4 nationally and has long possessed one of the more pure swings in the class, showing an innate feel for the barrel while quickly growing into some very real juice. And let's not overlook the fact he's a lock to stick up the middle at the next level, whether college or pro ball. 

Just behind Cunningham are a pair of California natives in Gavin Fien and Anthony Pack Jr. who may reside in the same state but bring very different elements to this class. Fien, a hard hitting third baseman, surged up the rankings this summer with consistent barrel skills, some of the better power in the country, and a defensive skill set and versatility that could see him fill in a variety of needs for the Horns from day one. Pack Jr. is a dynamic athlete with 6.4 speed who you feel could patrol all three outfields spots on his own, showing not only the speed but the first-step instincts and closing abilities in the gaps to rob hitters of would-be extra base hits. He's a left-handed hitter who is coming off a strong showing in Jupiter where he continued to live on the barrel and you certainly can't sleep on the strength despite his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. 

Not to sound cliche or overuse the old phrase "everything is bigger in Texas" but tell that to 6-foot-5, 241-pound Brett Crossland or 6-foot-7, 235-pound Sam Cozart, a pair of right-handers who round out the top 5 commits. Crossland has already been up to 97 mph on multiple occasions, spinning a hard curveball while putting together utterly dominant outings throughout 2024. You can't let Cozart's size fool you either; yes he throws hard and gets into the mid-90s, but he also showed a very refine mix of pitches and advanced command, something we saw with an immaculate inning down in Jupiter this past October. 

In fact, the next 9 ranked commits in this Texas class are all arms and feature a variety of traits from the projection of 6-foot-5 lefty Robert X Mitchell who is already working into the low-90s, the hard riding mid-90s heater of Cooper Rummel, or the high-level pitch ability of Jack McKernan. The depth of righties throughout the class is pretty incredible with the likes of Kaleb Rogers, Grady Westphal, Brody Walls, Grayson Boles, Corden Pettey, Jadyn Furgason and Jack Paris, all of whom have worked at least into the low-90s while some have grabbed 94s and 95s already.

It's clear there's an emphasis on arms and it's a good strategy, as they're something you can never have enough of to get through the rigor of a season. Amongst the sea of arms are a pair of outfielders in Maddox Monsour and William Hill, a pair of atheltic specimen's with next-level physicality, but also speed, as both are plus runners with sub-6.6 speed and a track record of success. Speaking of speed, catcher Presley Courville isn't your typical backstop in that he has posted a 6.37 in the 60-yard on top of refined receiving skills, bringing obvious athleticism as well as an above average arm to the catcher position.

It's scary to think this coaching staff is just getting started as we can quickly look ahead and see what they've already begun to build in 2026 (No. 2 class in nation) with a slew of states represented, not just staying in the Lone Star State. They've taken care of business at home in 2025, but even this class you can see the willingness to leave the boarders, stretching from California all the way over to North Carolina.

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Top DII/DIII/NAIA Incoming Freshmen

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Top Incoming DII Freshmen Rank Name Pos School HS City ST 1 Isaiah Fernandez C Barry Chaminade Madonna College Prep Fort Lauderdale FL 2 Jaiden Palmer SS Newberry University High School Deland FL 3 Mills Carrillo RHP Saint Leo Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel FL 4 Reuben Vasquez OF Barry Strawberry Crest Dover FL 5 Andrew Petrock SS West Alabama Pelham Pelham AL 6 Jonathan Duffy OF Bentley Walt Whitman Huntington Station NY 7 Tyson McFarlin SS Texas A&M-Kingsville Elgin Elgin TX 8 Chip Glogorski C Georgia College & State Kings Ridge Christian Cumming GA 9 Tanner Pope 1B Francis Marion Garner Magnet Garner NC 10 Brice Gillis 1B University of North Georgia Wesleyan Johns Creek GA 11 Dillon O'Connor RHP Ferrum College The Miller School of Albemarle Charlottesville VA 12 Cooper Obst C Lander Pine Crest Fort Lauderdale FL 13 Brent Sollars OF Colorado Mesa Sandra Day O'Connor Phoenix AZ 14...
Tournaments | Story | 10/6/2026

PG Draft: Jupiter Preview

Ryan Miller
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Jupiter has long been one of the best opportunities for draft eligible players to make an impression and this year’s field should be no different. With an elite collection of prospects all competing on the same fields, the event provides a valuable opportunity for players to establish themselves against some of the best competition in the class. This week’s WWBA World Championship could be a pivotal week for several prospects looking to make an impression and elevate their draft stock. Ahead of the event, the draft team each highlighted a sleeper prospect (someone who is currently not ranked in our board) to watch, as well as a current member of our Top-100 who could make a significant move up the rankings. Keep an eye on these names throughout the week as they look to make an impact and force their way up the board on our next update.  Top-100 Risers Jake Ivey...
Tournaments | Story | 10/5/2026

WWBA Underclass Scout Notes: Day 4

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WWBA Underclass Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Day 3 Hudson Covington (2028 Aliso Viejo, CA) has had himself a weekend at the dish, hitting an even .500 going into Championship Monday including a perfect 3-3 performance in the 2nd round of playoffs for TB SoCal. In just his 5th PG event, the uncommitted prospect is certainly making a name for himself with plenty of offensive tools to like. From the left side, Covington keeps the path direct and repeatable with a pull side & middle of the field approach displayed. He flashes high contact tool and does a great job of putting something in play with two strikes, limiting the swing/miss in the stroke with evident control of the barrel. Levi Anthony x2‼️ this one longgg gone for a 3-run shot💣 showing off big time power today #WWBAWorlds @PGMidwestBB https://t.co/0Jr8QY0KFC — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 3, 2026 Creighton...
Tournaments | Story | 10/5/2026

PG WWBA Coastal Fall World Series

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Evan Chwaszczewski (2030, York, SC) stands at 6-foot-5, 185 pounds with a tall, athletic frame and long limbs. Shows good physicality with room for continued strength and development. Bats and throws right-handed and is a catcher. Creates good leverage and drives the ball with authority. Shows good bat speed and stays inside the baseball well. Chwaszczewski went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored, having a great day at the plate. Elias Jackovich (2030, Crouse, NC) stands at 6-foot-3, 175 pounds with a tall, well-proportioned frame and developing strength. Bats left-handed and throws right-handed and plays third base. Has a confident approach with good contact ability. Drives the ball into the gaps with developing power. Shows good bat speed and stays inside the baseball well. Jackovich went 2-for-3 with one double. Porter Ingle (2030, Ellenboro, NC) stands at 5-foot-10, 155 pounds...
Draft | Story | 10/5/2026

Beyond the Board: Dylan Seward

Tyler Henninger
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As the 2027 draft cycle moves through the fall and into the offseason, we kick off a new series called Beyond The Board. With each installment, we will provide an in-depth scouting report for some of the top players in the class, breaking down their tools, strengths, question marks, and overall projection. To kick things off, we let’s take a look at the current No. 1 player on our board, Norco HS SS Dylan Seward. Player: Dylan Seward Position: SS  B/T: S/R Height: 6-foot-0 Weight: 177-pounds School: Norco HS Hometown: Corona, Calif. Physical Description: 6-0/177. Shorter build. Lean, athletic body. Frame has wiry strength throughout. A little bit of room for some continued strength development.  Hit: Switch-hitter. Uses an even base with a slightly closed stance from the left side and ever-slightly open stance from the right side. Hands are set at chin level. Displays a...
Tournaments | Story | 10/4/2026

WWBA Underclass Scout Notes: Day 3

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WWBA Underclass Scout Notes: Days 1-2 Richard Cruz Iii (2028, Chandler, Ariz.) has had a good weekend offensively, driving balls to the gaps with consistency. The barrel accuracy and fast hands stand out as the swing is super direct to contact and he can whip it with consistency. It’s a solid package of offensive tools that give upside at the middle infield position.    ‘28 OF Thomas Shank (CO) comes thru again with an RBI knock to secure the run rule. Really moves the barrel around w/ excellent B2B. #WWBAWorlds @PG_FourCorners https://t.co/22TfZij9ZV pic.twitter.com/lEFBce5Zii — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 3, 2026 Thomas Shank (2028, Castle Pines, Colo.) had two more hits during the 8am slot and continues to shine in terms of the hit tool. He’s an athletic outfielder with a really pretty stroke that projects nicely. It’s an extremely...
Tournaments | Story | 10/3/2026

WWBA Underclass Scout Notes: Days 1-2

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Gage McRae (‘27 NC) obliterates this ball well over the LF wall and into the top of the trees for a solo shot💣 evident power tool being put on display from the @PG_Uncommitted prospect #WWBAWorlds@PG_Coastal https://t.co/AFKGSrGz8n pic.twitter.com/RbwgsUK2yi — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) October 2, 2026 Gage McRae (2027 Mount Gilead, NC) certainly put his name in the conversation for longest HR during Underclass Opening Day, as the uncommitted catching prospect finished his night by simply demolishing a moonshot into the trees well above the LF wall at Fort Myers High School. Strength is clear for the coastal kid standing at 6-foot, 195 pounds with power generated from the lower half. Starting from a slightly crouched, quiet base, McRae displays dangerous barrel whip and to say he impacts it with authority would be an understatement. It’s safe to say he can put...
Tournaments | Story | 10/3/2026

14u/17u Fall National Champ. Scout Notes

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Kipton Vose (‘29, AZ) shows a solid 3 inning outing while striking out 4. FB up to 83mph from the left side paired w/ a confident CB. Over the top and attacks early #FallNatChamp https://t.co/y2Zy7JKanE — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) September 25, 2026 Kipton Vose (2029, Queen Creek, Ariz.) earned Most Valuable Pitcher honors after a strong weekend that included a three-inning outing with four strikeouts and a start in the championship. The left-handed pitcher worked with a fastball up to 83 mph. Vose paired it with a curveball that he landed for strikes. The pitch mix was consistently thrown for strikes, allowing Vose to attack hitters early in counts. He showed the ability to generate swings and misses while maintaining a steady rhythm and working efficiently in the zone. The 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame and consistent delivery gave him an effective presence...
Draft | Story | 10/3/2026

2027 Draft: College Demographic Breakdown

Ryan Miller
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The 2027 MLB Draft cycle is still in its early stages, but the overall makeup of the class is beginning to come into focus. With the first version of our Top-100 board out, we took a closer look at positional demographics from both college and prep players within the class.  Last week we took a look at the preps, so this week lets dive into the college class.  College Right-Handed Pitchers  Top Ranked Players: Dax Whitney, Oregon State | Chris Levonas, Wake Forest | Ryan McPherson, Mississippi State | Casan Evans, LSU | Sam Cozart, Texas Potential Sleepers: Tanner Bradley, Oregon | Austin Nye, Vanderbilt | Smith Bailey, Arizona   Dax Whitney (‘27 elig.) showing LOUD stuff in collegiate debut. FB sitting 94-97 mph (T98 mph). Upwards of 22” IVB. Can create over 21” of HB on SL at 82-84 mph (~2900 rpm). CB at 77-79 mph with sharp, 12-6 action pairs...
Tournaments | Story | 10/1/2026

MW Champions Cup Scout Notes: Part 2

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Midwest Champions Cup Scout Notes: Part 1 Alexander Kakach (‘27, MN) high level stuff with athleticism on the mound. 89-94 with the FB today. Two distinct breaking balls with a SL at 80-83 & over 3000 RPM at times. Another vertical depth breaking ball in the upper 70’s. Real developing arm talent. #Creighton commit.… pic.twitter.com/EUS21vI7o0 — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) September 27, 2026 Alexander Kakach (2027, Plymouth, Minn.) for pitchers from cold weather states in the fall, scouts look for who can potentially make the jump next spring and who has big stuff. And I think this one proved that he is in that category while in Chicago last weekend. He’s athletic, he moves well on the mound and rolled out throwing 90-94 for 3+ innings. Spun sharp breaking balls with distinct shapes including a couple sliders north of 3000 RPM. There’s a...
Press Release | Press Release | 10/1/2026

PG Introduces New Event Classification System

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  667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923 www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PERFECT GAME INTRODUCES NEW EVENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM   Sanford, Florida (Thursday, October 1, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a reorganization of its events into five distinct classes in order to provide more clarity to families and teams across the country. PG’s event offerings – from onsite experience to DiamondKast to social media coverage – will evolve based on each event class. The five event classes are: Flagship, Premier, Signature, Classic and All-Star. All include both team and individual events except for All-Star, which are invitation-only individual events that operate at a Flagship level. The...
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