After three seasons in College Station, Texas A&M star outfielder Caden Sorrell said his final goodbyes to Blue Bell Park after helping lead the Aggies back to the NCAA Tournament under second-year coach Michael Earley, leading the Aggies in several categories, and launching 23 home runs, tied for the fifth most in Texas A&M history.
After his injury-riddled 2025 campaign, Sorrell's importance to the roster was highly evident given the Aggies' struggles on offense when he was out of the lineup, and paired with the loss of fellow star hitter Gavin Grahovac, Michael Earley knew that any shot at returning to the NCAA Tournament in 2026 hinged on both players staying healthy.
This hope came to fruition, as Sorrell, who slashed 341/.434/.743 with 77 hits and 67 runs scored, also led the Aggies with 76 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 20 doubles. One of the top MLB Draft prospects, expected to go late in the first or early in the second round, the Highland Village (TX) native is headed to join the Chicago Cubs, who chose Sorrell 62nd overall in the second round.
With a reported slot value of $1,487,200, Sorrell made the right decision to depart rather than return for a final season with the Aggies, giving the program everything he had and proving he is ready to continue improving in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut, hopefully sooner rather than later.
Joining second baseman Chris Hacopian, who was selected 11th overall by the Washington Nationals, Caden Sorrell is the second Texas A&M player off the board.
After his injury-riddled 2025 campaign, Sorrell's importance to the roster was highly evident given the Aggies' struggles on offense when he was out of the lineup, and paired with the loss of fellow star hitter Gavin Grahovac, Michael Earley knew that any shot at returning to the NCAA Tournament in 2026 hinged on both players staying healthy.
This hope came to fruition, as Sorrell, who slashed 341/.434/.743 with 77 hits and 67 runs scored, also led the Aggies with 76 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 20 doubles. One of the top MLB Draft prospects, expected to go late in the first or early in the second round, the Highland Village (TX) native is headed to join the Chicago Cubs, who chose Sorrell 62nd overall in the second round.
With a reported slot value of $1,487,200, Sorrell made the right decision to depart rather than return for a final season with the Aggies, giving the program everything he had and proving he is ready to continue improving in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut, hopefully sooner rather than later.
Joining second baseman Chris Hacopian, who was selected 11th overall by the Washington Nationals, Caden Sorrell is the second Texas A&M player off the board.
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