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The Texas Longhorns have lost another notable bat to the transfer portal. On Sunday, talented OF Will Gasparino announced that he will not be back at Texas next year. He leaves the program after two years full of unforgettable memories and big hits.
As a Longhorn, he appeared in 117 games and posted a .247 batting average. He added 104 hits and 96 RBI to his resume. While serving as an important bat, Gasparino showed some power with 25 home runs and 27 doubles. The Los Angeles native was sometimes streaky but can change a game with one swing.
Due to his play, the Harvard-Westlake High School product added to his trophy case. He was a Big 12 All-Freshman Team selection and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention during the 2024 season. While he will not be easy to replace, Texas has been busy in the transfer portal improving their offense.
Those additions include first baseman Josh Livingston, Butler outfielder Jack Moroknek, Georgia State outfielder Kaleb Freeman, Seton Hall outfielder and Aiden Robbins. Robbins and Freeman are coming off career years and should help replace Gasparino’s production.
Although this is not how Gasparino envisioned his time with Texas ending, he did not take his time in Austin for granted. Earlier this year, he praised Texas assistant coach and former MLB star Troy Tulowitzki for helping in his development.
“[Tulowitzki] was a pretty big factor for sure,” Gasparino said. “He played 10 plus years in the big leagues, really good hitter, one of the best shortstops in the game, he just knows a lot about baseball,” Gasparino said. “He knows a lot, he’s going to develop you, and he’s been through the game, he knows the ins-and-outs.”
With plenty of programs needing a potent bat, Gasparino should be a popular name over the next few weeks as he looks for his next opportunity.
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