Texas A&M Retains Coach Earley After Disappointing Season

Texas A&M has decided to retain head baseball coach Michael Earley for the 2026 season despite the Aggies' disappointing 2025 campaign, where they finished with a 30-26 overall record and missed the NCAA Tournament after starting the year as the unanimous preseason No. 1. Athletic Director Trev Alberts expressed confidence in Earley's holistic approach to improving the program and his vision for future success, emphasizing the importance of baseball to the university. The Aggies faced numerous challenges during the season, including injuries to key players like Jace LaViolette, a projected first-round MLB draft pick, and struggled in SEC play with an 11-19 conference record. Earley, who was promoted from hitting coach after Jim Schlossnagle departed for Texas, led the team to some notable series wins but also suffered surprising losses, such as being swept by winless Missouri. Despite falling short of expectations, players have voiced strong support for Earley, and the program aims to rebound and return to College World Series contention in 2026. The decision to keep Earley defied widespread speculation that Texas A&M would seek a new head coach following the underwhelming season.