Longhorns add elite SS Temo Becerra through transfer portal from Standford
The Texas Longhorns have landed another bat. On Monday afternoon, former Stanford shortstop Temo Becerra committed to the Longhorns. He is coming off one of the best seasons of his college career. He will be looking to build on his success with a program chasing a national title.
During the 2025 campaign, Becerra posted a .330 batting average in 54 games. While he was an on-base machine, Becerra also came through with runners in scoring position, driving in 37 runs. Although the California native only hit one home run, he did show some pop with eight doubles and one triple.
Coming out of high school, Becerra was ranked as the 27th-best shortstop in the 2021 class by Perfect Game. Over the last few years, he has only improved and taken his game to another level. In his last season at Stanford, the talented senior saw his on-base and slugging percentage improve.
As Beccera terrorized opposing pitchers, he also dazzled in the field. He finished the 2025 campaign with a .935 fielding percentage. Now, he will work with former MLB star Troy Tulowitzki, an elite defender in his playing days. Under his tutelage, the newest Longhorn should be able to add to his highlight reel.
After a 2025 campaign that ended with an SEC title, the Longhorns have wasted no time adding to their roster. Over the last month, they have added Jack Moroknek, Kaleb Freeman, Luke Dotson, and Carson Tinney through the portal. With a talented roster, they are in a prime position to make a deep playoff run.
With the addition of Becerra, Texas has one fewer hole to fill. For many in Austin, excitement is building for what he will do in a Longhorns uniform.
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