Baseball recruiting is one of the more peculiar happenings in all of college athletics. Not only do teams bring in absolutely massive classes, but prospects can actually head straight to MLB even after signing with a college program.
So, even when looking at the No. 2 nationally-ranked class of 2027 that the Texas Longhorns and head coach Jim Schlossnagle just signed, don't expect to see every single one of these rising stars suit up in burnt orange next year.
However, with only the LSU Tigers ranked ahead of the Horns, Schlossnagle and his staff did yet another phenomenal job of bringing in top prospects, and they just signed 19 recruits to bring their talents to the 40 Acres (hopefully):
Hayden Anderson, LHP - 6'5, 220 - West Des Moines, IA
As with any college baseball recruiting class, Schlossnagle went heavy on prospects who will take the mound for the Horns. That starts with left-handed pitcher Hayden Anderson, who initially committed to Texas in October of 2025.
Luke Armijo, LHP - 6'1, 200 - Whittier, CA
Joining Anderson in the bullpen could be fellow left-handed slinger Luke Armijo, a top prospect out of California known for his already-lighting-quick fastball, which has clocked in at 92 MPH.
Beckett Berg, RHP - 6'5, 195 - Sherman Oaks, CA
With a frame similar to Anderson's but throwing with his right arm is Beckett Berg, whose fastball clocks just a couple of miles per hour slower than that of Armijo, his fellow Californian.
George Ferguson, RHP - 6'4, 218 - Abilene, TX
The first in-state signee on this list is yet another pitcher, right-hander George Ferguson, who has grown up just up the road from Austin in Abilene. Already, Ferguson has played for both the USA Prime 17U National team and the Detroit Tigers Scout Team.
Matthew Fernandez, C - 5'11, 175 - Miami Lakes, FL
Nicknamed "Chubs," but being anything other than that would entail, Matthew Fernandez is the only catcher Schlossnagle signed from the class of 2027. He has also played a decent amount of pitches at first base and is one of the prospects I would put more weight on actually suiting up for the Horns.
Selvin Garrett, SS - 5'11, 170 - Buda, TX
Another in-state prospect is Selvin Garrett, a hard-hitting infielder from right up the road in Buda, TX. Not only does Garrett hit well, but his on-field speed has made him an elite prospect in the recruiting cycle.
Luke Gladchuk, OF - 6'0, 185 - Aleda, TX
Luke Gladchuk has done a bit of everything throughout his high school career, from pitching to playing first base to covering the outfield. While Schlossnagle recruited him mainly for his OF talents, he is an incredible addition to Texas's utility depth.
Hudson Holt, 3B - 6'2, 200 - Rockwall, TX
Third baseman Hudson Holt is one of the Horns' best overall prospects in the class, bringing a lot of talent to the future of Texas's infield (if he actually plays for Schlossnagle).
Ryder Renfro, RHP - 6'3, 215 - Kingwood, TX
Yet another pitcher in the group is right-hander Ryder Renfro (perfect baseball name, right?) out of Kingwood, TX. At 6-foot-3 and 125 pounds, he's also another pitcher with a relatively large frame who should be able to add heat to the Longhorns' bullpen.
Lubin Rincon, SS - 6'3, 180 - Pearland, TX
Selvin Garrett isn't the Horns' only shortstop prospect in the class, joined by fellow infielder Lubin Rincon, who could truly play anywhere along the base path, is a 2026 All-American Classic player, and earned a 10.0 overall rating from PG.
Hank Rippy, SS - 6'2, 185 - Austin, TX
The only product from the Horns' backyard is none other than infield prospect Hank Rippy, who plays high school ball for the L.C. Anderson Trojans (my own alma mater). Throughout his high school career, he has played both mostly second base and shortstop.
Ira Rootman, OF - 6'3, 195 - Los Angeles, CA
Another perfect 10 from Perfect Game goes to Texas signee and outfield prospect Ira Rootman, a product of LA that chose the Horns over a slew of teams across the country to extend an offer in his direction.
Easton Sarmiento, LHP - 6'4, 180 - Chino Hills, CA
Left-handed pitcher Easton Sarmiento is arguably one of the hidden gems in Texas's signing class, and undeniably still has to grow into his frame at just 180 pounds despite standing at 6-foot-4. However, his fastball has already clocked in at 92 MPH, and that number should only go up from here.
Grant Sperandio, RHP - 6'2, 210 - Houston, TX
Over the last four years, national recognition for right-handed pitcher Grant Sperandio has skyrocketed as he was chosen for both the 2026 All-American and the 2022 13U Select Festival. With a fastball already sitting in the upper 90s, he's going to be an elite addition to Texas or whichever MLB team signs him.
JJ Utash, OF - 6'4, 215 - Gilbert, AZ
Known for his size and strength, outfield JJ Utash is already built like a collegiate ball player. Schlossnagle signed the Arizona prospect, and there is an expectation that his skills will only improve over the next year or so.
Cooper Vais, RHP - 6'1, 200 - Arvada, CO
According to Perfect Game scouts, the ceiling is extremely high for right-handed pitcher Cooper Vais, a Colorado prospect who signed with the Horns today.
Lukas Waite, RHP - 6'2, 205 - San Diego, CA
The final pitcher on the list is actually a two-way athlete: Lukas Waite. While Texas signed him mostly for his work on the mound, Waite is also an extremely talented outfielder who can hit the ball with a lot of force and run the bases as well as anyone.
Grant Westphal, OF - 6'2, 205 - Leawood, KS
Last, but certainly not least, is outfielder Grant Westphal, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound product out of Kansas, whom I am personally extremely excited to see in action. Despite throwing right-handed and having an absolute rocket of an arm at that, Westphal bats lefty and should make for a dynamic addition on the 40 Acres.
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