Future MLB stars are developing in College Station. Scouts watch as pro-ready Aggies aim for postseason success and draft glory.
Texas A&M baseball enters the 2026 season without the weight of national title expectations, but that doesn’t mean the program lacks star power.
In fact, the Aggies may quietly boast one of the more pro-ready rosters in the country, with multiple players positioned to make serious noise on draft boards and in professional baseball over the next year.
That confidence isn’t based on hype; it’s rooted in history.
Texas A&M Aggies have built a reputation as a reliable pipeline to the next level. Year after year, former Aggies are showing up in minor league systems, earning promotions, and carving out professional careers.
Development has become a calling card in College Station, and the current roster fits that trend.
While the Aggies focus on getting back into postseason contention, scouts are already keeping a close eye on them.
The roster features a mix of experienced contributors and high-upside talent, the type of combination that tends to produce late-season surges - and future draft selections. Even if the win total doesn’t explode, individual stock could rise quickly as the season unfolds.
One former Aggie is already making waves at the professional level.
Braden Montgomery continues to cement his status as one of the most intriguing young outfielders in the game. Earlier this month, MLB Pipeline slotted Montgomery at No. 7 among its top outfield prospects, a significant endorsement of both his tools and long-term upside.
That momentum carried into this week, when the Chicago White Sox announced Montgomery as one of 22 players invited to big league spring training.
Invitations like that aren’t handed out lightly - they’re signals. Signals that an organization believes a player is close, capable, and worth a long look against major league competition.
For Texas A&M, Montgomery’s rise is just the latest example of the program’s ability to prepare players for what comes next. It also serves as a reminder to fans and evaluators alike: the Aggies’ impact on baseball extends well beyond Olsen Field.
As the 2026 season approaches, Texas A&M may not dominate preseason headlines, but don’t mistake that for a lack of talent.
With a roster full of future pros and a track record of development, the Aggies are positioned to surprise on the field—and continue sending players to the next level.