Now that’s a team being put together. Texas’ commitment to revitalizing its baseball program is in full force.
New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is bringing his coaching staff from Texas A&M to Austin. Announced late Tuesday night, Schlossnagle’s team at Texas A&M will join him at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Nolan Cain will take on the roles of associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. Assistant coaches Max Weiner and Michael Earley will be responsible for pitching and hitting, respectively.
Cain and Earley have been with Schlossnagle throughout his three-year tenure at Texas A&M, contributing to the program’s success. Weiner, who joined the Aggies this past season, previously worked as the Seattle Mariners’ pitching coordinator from 2019 to 2023.
Jim Schlossnagle ripped a reporter for asking him about interest in the Texas job just 24 hrs before he bailed for Austin.
The new Longhorns head baseball coach publicly apologized for that response on Wednesday.
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Under Schlossnagle’s leadership during the 2024 baseball season, Texas A&M achieved a remarkable 53-15 record and reached the championship series of the College World Series. The team’s pitching staff posted a 3.86 ERA, ranking fourth nationally, and led the country with 12 shutouts. Offensively, the Aggies averaged 8.5 runs per game, making them one of the top-scoring teams in the nation.
In contrast, Texas struggled with a 4.91 ERA, ranking 47th nationally and marking its worst performance since 1999. While the Longhorns hit the 18th-most home runs in college baseball, their average of 7.1 runs per game ranked 111th among the 295 Division I teams.
Jim Schlossnagle explains what changed that led him from Texas A&M to rival Longhorns https://t.co/6aSgsEXckb pic.twitter.com/0whXHKLwHw
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The specifics of the new contracts for Schlossnagle and his assistant coaches have not yet been disclosed. Schlossnagle’s introductory press conference at Texas is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Schlossnagle’s move to Texas is expected to bring a significant boost to the program, given his track record of success at Texas A&M. The transition aims to improve Texas’ performance both on the mound and at the plate, leveraging the expertise of his seasoned coaching staff. With Cain’s recruiting prowess and Weiner’s and Earley’s specialized coaching, the Longhorns hope to build a more competitive and balanced team.
Jim Schlossnagle spends 30 minutes talking about his decision to move from Texas A&M to the University of Texas. Hear his prepared remarks and responses to questions in his first news conference as the Longhorns new head baseball coach at: https://t.co/8y9f8ks3Sc
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Key Points:
i. New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is bringing his entire coaching staff from Texas A&M to Austin, including Nolan Cain, Max Weiner, and Michael Earley.
ii. Nolan Cain will serve as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, Max Weiner will handle pitching, and Michael Earley will oversee hitting.
iii. Schlossnagle and his staff led Texas A&M to a 53-15 record in the 2024 season, reaching the College World Series championship series with a nationally ranked 3.86 ERA and leading the nation with 12 shutouts.
iv. In comparison, Texas had a 4.91 ERA and ranked 47th nationally, with their worst pitching performance since 1999, despite ranking 18th in home runs.
v. The new contracts for Schlossnagle and his assistant coaches are yet to be disclosed, with an introductory press conference scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Denver Granholm – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
