Three elite Texas Longhorns in Phoenix for the 2024 MLB Draft Combine
By Sam Fariss
The 2024 MLB Draft Combine started today and will run through June 23. This is the final step before players head to the MLB Draft and their last chance to show off their skills and (hopefully) boost their draft stock.
The Longhorns had a disappointing ending to their 2023-24 season, losing to the Texas A&M Aggies in the Regional Round of the postseason.
However, three Texas stars are in Phoenix for the combine and will push themselves to be their very best as they participate in pro-style workouts as well as strength and conditioning exercises.
SS. 467. Jalin Flores. . Jalin Flores. . Jalin Flores. Shortstop. . player
Over two seasons with the Texas Longhorns, Jalin Flores had an impressive 95 percent fielding rate.
With just 15 errors and 96 putouts, Flores was a crucial part of the Horns' defensive fielding dominance.
In 2024, Flores averaged .340 while at bat, producing 82 hits, 52 runs, and 18 homers.
LBJ. . player. . . 467. Lebarron Johnson Jr.. P. Right-handed pitcher. Lebarron Johnson Jr.
As a redshirt junior, Lebarron Johnson Jr. was expected to be an all-star pitcher for the Texas Longhorns.
Despite his 3.04 ERA through his first two years with the Horns, Johnson averaged 5.60 earned runs throughout the 2024 season.
Throughout his career with Texas, Johnson allowed 164 hits while recording 203 strikeouts. He's credited with 11 wins and 9 losses for the Horns.
. CF. . . Jared Thomas. Center fielder. Jared Thomas. thomas. player. 467
Over two seasons, Jared Thomas recorded a stunning 820 putouts for the Longhorns and only had 7 errors while fielding.
Thomas averaged a highly impressive fielding percentage of .992 for Texas, with a collegiate career high of .994 over his first year.
The Longhorn earned a hitting average of 33.6 percent. Over his two years with the Horns, Thomas had 156 hits and 115 runs, including 20 homers and 28 stolen bases.
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