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Bobby talked about UCLA dual sport athlete Karson Gordon trying to do this on OTF this week, but now I can’t remember what he said🤣

Softball does their job in making the task of winning the DC as easy as possible for the track teams. Now it’s baseballs turn to add 9 points, and again, make the task easier for track and field.

I’m sure aggy will find a way to pay for these guys and portal guys (and jimbos contract lol) but how many of these guys will wait around to start is another question

I was wondering if that was true as well mods???

There should be a virtual reality coaching game. Maybe linked to Prize Picks. So here's all the info you need to build your roster from the current recruits. Where are the weaknesses? Where do you look in the portal? Go. We have 25 players as of today. Here is the expanded combined Texas Longhorns softball roster for the 2027 season: returning veterans (non-graduating players from the 2026 team) + the 2025 additions (now sophomores with 2026 freshman performance metrics) + eligible 2026 portal transfers (now juniors) + the 2026 high school recruits (incoming freshmen with national recruiting rankings, awards, and accomplishments). Texas finished the 2026 season 53-12 (16-8 SEC) and returns significant production and talent after a strong championship run. Graduating seniors with no remaining eligibility: Reese Atwood, Leighann Goode, Ashton Maloney, Kaiah Altmeyer, Kaydee Bennett, and Citlaly Gutierrez. No additional post-2026 portal activity is reported as of June 2026. 2026 season team context: Hit .335 overall with strong power and speed. Key 2026 metrics and awards are included below for relevant players (stats from official cumulative leaders; limited at-bats noted for role players/freshmen). Katie Stewart was named SEC Player of the Year. Returning Veterans (now juniors/seniors in 2027) Core experienced players with proven 2026 production. Teagan Kavan (RHP, Sr., 6'0", R/R) — West Des Moines, Iowa / Dowling Catholic. Veteran ace and WCWS performer; led the pitching staff in 2026 with extensive innings and strikeouts as the No. 1 starter. Shylien Brister (IF, Jr., 5'6", R/R) — Houston, Texas / Clear Brook. Reliable infield contributor with multi-year depth. Victoria Hunter (IF, Sr., 5'8", R/R) — Houston, Texas / St. Pius X. .200 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI (30 GP, limited starts). Veteran presence in the infield. Viviana Martinez (IF, Sr., 5'6", L/R) — Tolleson, Ariz. / Tolleson Union. .379 AVG, 3 HR, 47 RBI, 5 SB (62 GP). Consistent offensive producer. Adayah Wallace (OF, Sr., 5'5", L/R) — Plano, Texas / Plano West. .250 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB (41 GP, limited starts). Speed and defensive specialist. Kayden Henry (OF, Sr., 5'5", L/R) — Dickinson, Texas / Dickinson. .406 AVG, 10 HR, 49 RBI, 30 SB (65 GP). Elite table-setter and base-stealer. Katie Stewart (C/IF, Sr., 5'9", R/R) — Frankfort, Ill. / Lincoln-Way East. .429 AVG, 31 HR, 79 RBI (65 GP); SEC Player of the Year. Team offensive leader and veteran anchor. Cambria Salmon (RHP, Jr., 5'8", R/R) — Beaumont, Calif. / Beaumont. Bullpen and rotation depth with multi-year experience. Sophia Bordi (P, So.) — Pitching depth contributor as a 2026 freshman. 2025 Additions (now Sophomores in 2027; 3 years left). High School Recruits (immediate impact as freshmen in 2026; 2025 class featured multiple top-65 national talents with Hannah Wells as a dual-threat standout). Anne Wallace (C/UT, 6'1", R/R) — Logan, Utah / Ridgeline HS (Arizona Storm). Versatile power bat; limited freshman stats but high-upside backup catcher/corner infielder. Hannah Wells (RHP/UT, 6'0", R/R) — Coahoma, Texas / Coahoma HS (Oklahoma Athletics). .295 AVG, 15 HR, 41 RBI (59 GP); top-10 national pitcher/hitter recruit; MaxPreps Texas Player of the Year and multiple All-State honors as a high schooler; dual-threat freshman contributor. Alisa Sneed (OF/UT, 5'4", R/R) — Conroe, Texas / Conroe HS (Texas Riptide). .250 AVG, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 SB (37 GP, 16 GS); top outfielder nationally in high school; PGF All-American and multi-sport standout. Jaycie Nichols (IF/SS/3B, 5'8", R/R) — Durant, Okla. / Caddo HS (Epic National). Speed and defense contributor; multiple state titles and all-conference honors in high school. Caigan Crabtree (IF, 5'11", R/R) — Melissa, Texas / Melissa HS (Unity). .167 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI (11 GP, limited starts); ranked top infielder nationally; 5A State Championship MVP and Dallas Morning News Player of the Year in high school. Aundrea (Drea) Wilson (IF/UT, 5'7", R/R) — Forney, Texas / North Forney HS (Texas Glory). Versatile utility depth; national champion and all-district/offensive POY honors in high school. MaTaia Lawson (IF, 5'7", L/R) — Tinley Park, Ill. / Victor J. Andrew HS (Iowa Premier). .269 AVG, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 3 SB (25 GP, 14 GS); ranked sixth-best in class nationally; power-speed combo and multiple championship appearances. Portal Transfers (eligible beyond 2026) Brenlee Gonzales (LHP, 5'3", L/L, Jr. in 2027) — Aledo, Texas / Texas Tech (prior) & Aledo HS. Left-handed pitching depth as a sophomore in 2026. Taylor Anderson (UT, 5'4", L/R, Jr. in 2027) — Dripping Springs, Texas / Oklahoma State (prior) & Dripping Springs HS. .308 AVG, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 SB (31 GP, limited starts); utility/outfield versatility. 2026 Additions (joining fall 2026; Freshmen in 2027; 4 years eligibility) High School Recruits (ranked No. 4 nationally by D1Softball and Softball America; features multiple five- and four-star talents with USA Softball and state championship experience). Annie Abdullah (IF, 5'6", R/R) — Hollywood, Fla. / Doral Academy (Texas Bombers Gold). Top position player in the 2026 class and No. 2 overall recruit (Softball America); 2025 First-Team All-America (MaxPreps); two-time Dade County Player of the Year; multiple USA Softball gold medals (2025 U-18 WBSC World Cup, 2023 U-15 WBSC, and Utsugi Cup). Jordynn Booe (UTL, 5'5", L/R) — Pflugerville, Texas / Weiss HS (Unity). Holds multiple school records; 2025 TGCA 5A All-State and All-District MVP; Austin Sports Journal Player of the Year finalist; helped win 5A Area Championship. Josie Busceme (OF, 5'7", L/R) — Austin, Texas / Bowie HS (Texas Bombers Gold). Junior year: .508 BA, .683 OBP; 2025 All-District First Team, Academic Team, Golden Glove; TGCA 5A/6A All-Star; multi-year track standout. Mia Clemmer (C/1B, 5'6", R/R) — Coahoma, Texas / Coahoma HS (Unity). Three straight Texas 3A state titles (2023–2025); 2025 First-Team All-American (MaxPreps); multiple All-State, Catcher/Offensive POY honors. Madi Doty (RHP, 6'0", R/R) — Grandview, Texas / Grandview HS (Texas Glory). No. 2 pitcher and No. 4 overall in 2026 class (Softball America); led to 2025 Texas UIL Division I state title (championship game MVP); TGCA 3A All-State; multiple district MVPs; USA U-15 gold medalist. Aubrey Portie (UTL, 5'10", R/R) — Lake Charles, La. / Sam Houston HS (Aces Fastpitch). 2025 5A state champion; American Press Female Athlete of the Year; junior: .519 BA, 14 HR, 48 RBI; multiple All-State honors. Stevie South (OF/C, 5'7", L/L) — Magnolia, Texas / Magnolia HS (Hotshots National). Junior: .535 BA, .639 OBP, 122 hits; two-time PGF All-American; First-Team All-State (TSWA); USA Softball gold medals (2023 U-15 WBSC World Cup and Utsugi Cup).

Lowkey need Flo to do his thing here for Track purposes bc they needa get the program back to contention but any intel football wise here?

My thoughts: 1. Elko knows he got lucky this past season, and this season will be more difficult. So, he will be able to get people to look past the loses this coming year and be able to point to future of a highly ranked recruiting class. 2. No matter how much money you pour into highschool recruiting, the hit rate will always be the same, even for 5 star guys. They are putting so much of their money into development vs. performance it's going to create an imbalance and wasted funds on development. When the high priced development guys actually hit the performance phase, they are going to demand higher pay. The A&M budget won't be able to pay all these guys for performance, so something will have to give and other schools will reap the benefit of all the money A&M spent to just roster and develop a kid when they transfer out.

Can’t hardly wait for tomorrow “HOOKEM “

Traeger https://www.frogsowar.com/college-baseball/50342/baseball-tcu-c-nolan-traeger-enters-transfer-portal

texags reporting Bino Watters is on their campus. Also Traeger is visiting Texas

LOL

Preach on brother!!!! I prefer you dropping the information…your track record speaks for itself on the Bball!

Pretty cruel statement. Curb your tongue

We’ll see if it works out for elko because it sure as hell didn’t for fisher.

You’re blending three different concepts and acting like they’re the same thing. We were talking about reaction time. Reaction time is purely distance ÷ velocity. Ball size doesn’t enter the equation unless you think circumference bends spacetime 😀

I don't want to sound like a homer, but having a top 5 signing class in 2027 and beyond just means that you won't have money for the portal. The portal is a superior way to find proven talent. Signing class ranking no longer tell the whole story.

Major league teams tend to beat minor league teams.

A true Longhorn. 🤘🏼

Let’s see if they make it to signing day.

You’re right. These players are special and love Texas. I’m just scarred from WBB portal season. 😂

It's going to be tough for Elko to keep that spigot open without high level results. My guess is that 1/2 if not more of these top 50/100 players transfer out when they don't live up to expectations and won't take a pay cut or they do perform and want another payday.

The ball being bigger unquestionably makes it easier to hit. Do you think a bowling ball is not easier to make contact with than a bb, at equal speed? A straight 97 mph fastball is easier to hit than an 87 mph slider with high spin rate. Anyone who watches baseball knows this. You have more reaction time with the slider but it’s moving away from your bat during that extra time so it’s harder to hit. You cannot survive in MLB throwing nothing but straight 97 mph fastballs. You have to sacrifice reaction time for movement.

Any plans for a watch with us tomorrow?!