Longhorns land coveted catcher Carson Tinney through transfer portal
On Monday, Longhorns baseball got its best news of the offseason. Former Notre Dame catcher Carson Tinney announced that he was joining Texas. He was ranked as the No. 5 player in the NCAA transfer portal, according to Baseball America. Now, he will get to build on his career year in Austin.
During his sophomore year, Tinney became one of the best players in the country. The talented backstop was a Buster Posey Award finalist and first-team All-American. In 48 games, Tinney posted a .348 batting average and drove in 53 runs. Tinney also showed some power as 30 of his 55 hits went for extra bases. As he made headlines with his bat, the newest Longhorn also showed great patience at the plate.
Although Tinney was elite offensively, that is not the only way he brings value. The Colorado native is also excellent in the field. In his last season at Notre Dame, he only made three errors while throwing out 17 of 25 attempted base stealers.
With Tinney now in the mix, Texas will have an elite option behind the plate for the second straight year. Tinney will replace Rylan Galvan, who is also a Buster Posey Award finalist. Following a stellar season, Rylan Galvan is expected to hear his name called in the MLB Draft next month.
In Tinney, the Longhorns are also getting a player with two years of eligibility. That gives him plenty of time to carve out a legacy in Texas if he doesn't enter the draft next year. Regardless of how long Tinney is a Longhorn, his career should be full of unforghetale moments.
After winning an SEC championship, the Longhorns offense will again be a force to be reckoned with. The Longhorns roster has the potential to win a national title, and Tinney is expected to be a key player.
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