3 Texas A&M transfers Jim Schlossnagle should pursue

Kaeden Kent, 2B

One of Texas A&M's top bats in the postseason, sophomore second baseman Kaeden Kent, joined the exodus of Aggies players entering the transfer portal on June 26.

The son of the 2000 NL MVP Jeff Kent, Kaeden played a critical role in helping Texas A&M reach the College World Series final. He registered at least one hit in all six games for the Aggies in Omaha this postseason. Kent was a key part of Texas A&M eliminating the SEC foes, Florida and Kentucky, to reach the CWS final against Tennessee.

Kent registered at least one RBI in three consecutive game, including four runs driven in during the opener of the CWS final against the Vols.

When Texas A&M needed Kent to step up at a critical time after they lost the talented Braden Montgomery for the rest of the season due to a lower-body injury, he stepped into a starting role and performed at a very high level. Kent batted over .325 this season, with 28 runs batted in, and 36 runs scored in just two dozen starts.

There are a few reasons why it makes sense for Kent to follow Schloss to Texas via the transfer portal this offseason. First, Kent is a native of Austin, TX, where he attended Lake Travis High School. He could return to his home city to play the rest of his collegiate career if he follows Schloss to Austin.

Second, Texas needs the depth and talent on the infield with the type of versatility Kent brings to the table. Kent could be a very valuable addition and a potential immediate starter on the infield for the Longhorns in 2025.

Last, Kent was recruited to College Station by Schloss and hitting oach Michael Earley a couple of years ago. Earley is joining Schloss in Austin with the Texas staff.

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