Longhorns Baseball Adds Two Top Recruits to Class of 2026

On Thursday, Texas Longhorns baseball was busy improving its 2026 class. The Longhorns added one of the state’s top prospects, James Jorgensen, and the son of former major leaguer Cameron Maybin, Trent Maybin. While their college debuts are still more than a year away, both have the potential to be future stars.

In Jorgensen, Texas gets a player whose fastball can already top 95 mph. He also keeps batters off balance with a slider that tops out in the low 80s. When he’s not on the mound, Jorgensen holds his own in the infield and is a threat at the plate. That’s part of why he’s one of the best players in his class from Texas.

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Besides Jorgensen there is Maybin, one of the best outfielders in North Carolina. He brings a unique blend of power and speed that should fit well in the Longhorns offense. His father, Cameron Maybin, played 15 years in the majors for 10 different teams.

On social media, Maybin expressed his excitement about his son’s future at Texas. On his X account, the 2017 World Series champion quoted Trent’s post announcing his commitment to Texas with a caption that said“Proud of you, son.”

With Maybin and Jorgensen in the mix, the Longhorns class has a chance to be special. Maybin should be a human highlight reel in the outfield, and Jorgensen has done well regardless of his position.