In losing only one signee and securing the returns of Tanner Witt and Lebarron Johnson Jr., among others, the Horns came out winners following the draft.
With Texas baseball’s storied history, it shouldn’t be surprising that at least one Longhorn has been selected in every MLB Draft since its inception in 1965. The 2023 draft was no exception; six Texas players were selected over 20 rounds from July 9-11. Unlike drafts for other major sports, those selected after the MLB Draft.