Grab your maroon and white, Aggies fans, because Gavin Grahovac is sticking around, and that’s big news for Texas A&M's baseball squad. Fans were on the edge of their seats until Grahovac, the star third-baseman, announced his return to Aggieland.
This comes hot on the heels of the confirmation that head coach Michael Earley will be back for another season. Until that point, uncertainty lingered over the program’s future.
Grahovac’s connection to Earley runs deep. The third baseman pledged his commitment to Texas A&M back in 2023 when Earley was the pitching coach.
Since then, he’s been more than just a player; he’s been one of Earley’s staunchest allies. Grahovac burst onto the scene in his freshman year, smashing 23 out of the park and racking up 66 RBIs to set a new freshman record for the Aggies.
His impressive stats didn’t go unnoticed as he snagged the 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year title and played a pivotal role in propelling the team to the College World Series.
However, the sophomore season threw a curveball his way. Just six starts into the season, a shoulder injury benched him, contributing significantly to what turned into a tough year for the Aggies.
But here's why fans should still be hopeful: Grahovac isn't going anywhere, and neither is his spirit. He's been singing Earley's praises, even sharing teammate Jace LaViolette’s rallying cry on social media: “We will never stop fighting, especially for [Michael Earley].
I think we’ll all run through a brick wall for that guy if he tells us to.”
Grahovac returning is only part of the good news. With a top-five recruiting class on deck and several other key players expected back, the stars seem to be aligning for a revival.
And a revival is indeed what the Aggies need. Coach Earley heads into 2025 under significant pressure to turn things around after the team's tough run last year.
But with the support of his team and young talent poised to reinforce the roster, the foundations are being laid for a season Aggies fans hope will be memorable for all the right reasons. Keep your eyes on Aggieland—it’s shaping up to be quite the story.
