A talented 2024 signing class buttressed by the late additions of new head coach Jim Schlossnagle and his staff send the Texas Longhorns into the 2024 MLB Draft that starts on Sunday in Fort Worth with plenty of storylines as the 20-round draft prepares to shape Schlossnagle’s first roster on the Forty Acres.
Here’s a look at the Texas players and commits the MLB Draft will impact with draft rankings from ESPN.
Simi Valley (Calif.) Harvard Westlake shortstop Bryce Rainer — No. 6 overall
Big jumps in strength and athleticism for Rainer as a senior solidified his projection as a shortstop instead of a pitcher, ending any hopes of getting him to Texas.