In his first fall media session, Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle singled out a freshman — Jax Robinson — as the Longhorns’ top hitter so far, shifting expectations for the 2027 lineup and the battle for designated hitter.
Robinson is a 5'10", 225-pound left-handed hitter with early signs of power and a compact, athletic build.
Teammates praise Robinson’s plate control and maturity, and he could compete for designated hitter while also seeing time at third base or the outfield.
In a discussion about the team's three catchers, all newcomers after the entire position group turned over following the 2026 season, Schlossnagle made an astonishing admission about freshman Jax Robinson. Mary's transfer Ian Armstrong through the NCAA transfer portal to replace Carson Tinney, Robinson didn't project as a contributor in 2027. The calculation of whether Robinson will contribute as a freshman may now be changing quickly with the battle to start at designated hitter one of the most open on the team.
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