6 days ago
Longhorns baseball adds to their 2026 class with talented shortstop
Lawson Behan commits to Longhorns
As Longhorns baseball looks to build on its recent success, recruiting is key. On Tuesday, they had a reason to celebrate when Lawson Behan announced that he was committing to Texas. The talented shortstop is the latest infielder to join what is becoming an exciting 2026 class for Texas.
In Behan, the Longhorns are adding a player who can hit for power and use all fields. His power should continue to grow as he develops, which is good news for the Longhorns. While he has shown encouraging signs at the plate, Behan's calling card has been his defense.
During his high school career, the Texas native has seen time at shortstop and third base. Regardless of the position, he has shown good range to both sides and can make all throws. The Lamar High School product has the potential to be a high-level defender in the middle of the field once he reaches the college level.
Over the last few months, Behan has been a popular prospect due to his junior season. He posted a .444 batting average and added three 32 hits to his resume. The newest Longhorn also showed great plate discipline, drawing 30 walks while only striking out seven times. Those are numbers that should fit in nicely with the other Longhorns hitters.
With room to grow, excitement is building for what Behan will accomplish once he gets to the Forty Acres. The Longhorns have been a force in the SEC and are showing no signs of slowing down. That is due to the talent they have been able to bring in through the transfer portal and recruiting.
While fans will have to wait to see his debut, the future for Texas baseball got brighter when Behan's commitment became official.
Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire.
