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1 hour ago, hornian said:

Six figure signing bonus ain't what it used to be. Not sure what NIL/House settlement payments has slated for him at Texas, but the real question is what's the delta between the signing bonus and NIL/House settlement payments. 

Edit: And one more year of Texas co-ed cleat chasers versus minor league travel and lounge lizards. 

There is also the difference in draft slot money.  If he thinks he can significantly improve his draft slot by coming back then he would be looking at a much bigger signing bonus next year.

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4 hours ago, txhorns said:

There is also the difference in draft slot money.  If he thinks he can significantly improve his draft slot by coming back then he would be looking at a much bigger signing bonus next year.

Actually, it's the opposite when you are going to be a senior. Seniors have zero draft leverage, so you often see them sign for pennies (the signing bonuses for seniors are like 5-10k).

So you are basically weighing going back to school to collect a NIL paycheck and sign for pennies next year vs taking the six-figure signing bonus now. 

5 hours ago, hornian said:

And one more year of Texas co-ed cleat chasers 

Seriously. Ours are top notch. I would turn into this guy. 

 

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That returning core, with the transfers coming in and about 2-3 impact freshman arms will be one stout staff. 

Who are the 2-3 impact freshman arms?
1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

Actually, it's the opposite when you are going to be a senior. Seniors have zero draft leverage, so you often see them sign for pennies (the signing bonuses for seniors are like 5-10k).

So you are basically weighing going back to school to collect a NIL paycheck and sign for pennies next year vs taking the six-figure signing bonus now. 

Bingo. Remember Mike Antico? He got pennies because he had no leverage. There is a reason guys that can sign do so as early as possible. That is the most leverage you will ever have.

56 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Portal closes tonight at midnight, right?

Does this mean you can’t enter, or does this mean you have to be committed to play somewhere too?

25 minutes ago, Texas Fight said:

Does this mean you can’t enter, or does this mean you have to be committed to play somewhere too?

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1 hour ago, txduck87 said:


Who are the 2-3 impact freshman arms?

No clue, but if we got Volantis and Flores in a shortened recruiting window last year, I would hope we can do at least that good this year with Schloss/Weiner recruiting for a full year.  

3 hours ago, txduck87 said:


Who are the 2-3 impact freshman arms?

We will know in a little over a week who is coming. There are some really solid dudes in this class that would contribute if they make it on campus. Top guys. I am biased and hopeful so I will not name names.

3 hours ago, EZ$ said:

No clue, but if we got Volantis and Flores in a shortened recruiting window last year, I would hope we can do at least that good this year with Schloss/Weiner recruiting for a full year.  

I don’t think Flores was a late window guy.  Rerick flipped from A&M to Texas, which makes his portal entry a bit surprising.  But the unknown variables may be deciding factor.

Volantis was the unique one that was more last minute.

There are 11 pitchers signed/committed for next years team.  7 position players but that includes Jonah and 2 likely high draftees.

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16 hours ago, txduck87 said:


Who are the 2-3 impact freshman arms?

We have some pretty talented pitchers coming in, so it’s decently likely some will meaningfully contribute by season end. I’m not sure who the three will be, but I’ll be shocked if Cozart isn’t one of them. 

On 6/25/2025 at 2:18 AM, Texas Fight said:

Where have our 2025 guys gone:

Ace Whitehead - USC

Jacque Stewart - Texas State

Tommy Farmer - UC Irvine

Sam Richardson - Jacksonville State

Matt Scott - Oregon

Carson Luna - Michigan

 

Oliver Service - Marshall 

3 hours ago, MuellerHorn said:

We have some pretty talented pitchers coming in, so it’s decently likely some will meaningfully contribute by season end. I’m not sure who the three will be, but I’ll be shocked if Cozart isn’t one of them. 

If the draft don't nab him 

Is there anyone left in the portal we are still after? 

Seems like all quite... 

Just now, Herpa Derpa said:

quite what? don't leave us hanging.

You know, quite.  The opposite of luod.

3 hours ago, Laxtonto said:

Is there anyone left in the portal we are still after? 

Seems like all quite... 

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SCOOP: Some massive news for @TexasBaseball, as I’m told RHP Ruger Riojas, LHP Luke Harrison and RHP Max Grubbs will all opt out of the upcoming #MLBDraft and return to Austin for another season with the #Horns. Texas should be one of the title favorites in 2026. #HookEm #SEC

 

On 7/2/2025 at 3:17 PM, Hookem2147 said:

Actually, it's the opposite when you are going to be a senior. Seniors have zero draft leverage, so you often see them sign for pennies (the signing bonuses for seniors are like 5-10k).

So you are basically weighing going back to school to collect a NIL paycheck and sign for pennies next year vs taking the six-figure signing bonus now. 

This seems to completely discount the possibility of having a stronger senior year and improving draft value.

And, it's only truly leverage if you are willing to use it.

4 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

I embedded your mom last night.

Good, she needs it. 

On 7/2/2025 at 9:44 AM, hornian said:

Six figure signing bonus ain't what it used to be. Not sure what NIL/House settlement payments has slated for him at Texas, but the real question is what's the delta between the signing bonus and NIL/House settlement payments. 

Edit: And one more year of Texas co-ed cleat chasers versus minor league travel and lounge lizards. 

Talk about nailing a call 

2 hours ago, HenryJames said:

I embedded your mom last night.

Don't tell her how to find me.

This is outstanding news. The pitching staff should be elite next year. Outside of our SS being meh defensively, Schloss and Co. got everything they needed out of the offseason portal/retention. It is still insane that we replaced a Buster Posey finalist with another Buster Posey finalist from the same year. 

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Just now, Levi said:

This is outstanding news. The pitching staff should be elite next year. Outside of our SS being meh defensively, Schloss and Co. got everything they needed out of the offseason. It is still insane that we replaced a Buster Posey finalist with another Buster Posey finalist from the same year. 

Well just across the street, the Texas Softball team won the title with excellent pitching, elite hitting and average (to meh) defense.

If the Stanford dude can hit and our pitching staff is elite, his defensive meh-ness won’t cause too many issues.

Maybe they talked it over as teammates?

I was looking at the mock draft (1st round) from a scout on Twitter this morning. Who are our guys that are expected to go from the HS ranks? Cunningham and Fein? He had them like 15 and 16 overall. I lost the post or I’d link it. 

Also, Liam Doyle has absolute bust written all over him. This dude had the Angles taking him 2nd overall. “Yeah, that’s about right.” I thought. 

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5 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

I was looking at the mock draft (1st round) from a scout on Twitter this morning. Who are our guys that are expected to go from the HS ranks? Cunningham and Fein? He had them like 15 and 16 overall. I lost the post or I’d link it. 

Also, Liam Doyle has absolute bust written all over him. This dude had the Angles taking him 2nd overall. “Yeah, that’s about right.” I thought. 

Yep, that's about right. We've expected little-to-no chance they make it to campus for a while.

Otherwise, Cozart has had an amazing summer, though it seems like he's destined for campus. However, I wouldn't be shocked if he ended up being drafted and went. There hasn't been much talk of that, so maybe he wants too big of a signing bonus for teams to really consider him. If this were 10 years ago, no chance he ends up in Austin. But, times sure have changed in regards to HS pitching prospects and the draft. 

39 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

I was looking at the mock draft (1st round) from a scout on Twitter this morning. Who are our guys that are expected to go from the HS ranks? Cunningham and Fein? He had them like 15 and 16 overall. I lost the post or I’d link it. 

Also, Liam Doyle has absolute bust written all over him. This dude had the Angles taking him 2nd overall. “Yeah, that’s about right.” I thought. 

 

30 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

Yep, that's about right. We've expected little-to-no chance they make it to campus for a while.

Otherwise, Cozart has had an amazing summer, though it seems like he's destined for campus. However, I wouldn't be shocked if he ended up being drafted and went. There hasn't been much talk of that, so maybe he wants too big of a signing bonus for teams to really consider him. If this were 10 years ago, no chance he ends up in Austin. But, times sure have changed in regards to HS pitching prospects and the draft. 

Cunningham and Fien are gone. Cozart is up in the air, I would call it 60/40 on him not making it to campus. We are watching two portal guys Freeman and Moroknek as well

A lot of the freshman class started moving in this week. Brett Crossland was among the group, which is notable because he has been getting some draft buzz. I'll take it as a good sign. 

Freeman and Moroknek are going to have to really want to sign because I don't see any team paying up for guys with their profiles. Both are already 22 (Freeman will be 23 in a few months) and have the competition level question mark, especially Freeman since he was previously at Auburn and did nothing.

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