3 Texas A&M baseball players will play in the Cape Cod League this summer
3 Texas A&M baseball players will play in the Cape Cod League this summer
Texas A&M's 2025 baseball season ended disappointingly after missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly 20 seasons. While some believed first-year head coach Michael Earley would not be retained, Texas A&M Athletic Director Trev Alberts made the brash decision to bring him back for the 2026 season.
With Earley's return, the 37-year-old skipper will need to replenish the roster after star outfielder Jace LaViolette announced his departure, likely to enter the 2025 MLB Draft. Meanwhile, several veterans, including starting pitchers Ryan Prager and Justin Lamkin, have yet to decide on their future. However, outfielders Gavin Grahovac and Terrence Kiel III were the first players to announce their return, followed by sophomore catcher Bear Harrison.
This week, it was revealed that three Aggies, including Bear Harrison, will participate in the annual Cape Cod League, with pitcher Luke Jackson set to play for the Chatham Anglers. In contrast, Harrison and second baseman Ben Royo, who has yet to announce his return, will play for the Falmouth Commodores.
This is a good sign that Jackson and Royo will both return to the Aggies in 2026, and if shortstop Kaeden Kent follows suit, Texas A&M's 2026 infield will be well equipped, especially with Cliff Pennington joining the staff as the program's newest infield coach.
The Cape Cod League is another opportunity for rising college players to continue playing throughout the summer, avoiding any drop-off and sharpening their skill sets.
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