Unlock the Potential of Texas State Baseball's New Recruits
Coach Trout's Vision
Coach Steven Trout firmly believes that this recruiting class could be one of the most significant in recent years. Each player brings unique skills and a hunger to succeed. They are ready to step onto campus and make an immediate impact. "Each player has a chance to help us immediately stepping on campus to lead us to a championship," said Trout.With nine signees graduating high school in 2025 and the rest finishing their junior college careers, the team is set for a bright future. These players have the talent and determination to take Texas State baseball to new heights.
Pitcher Titan Targac
Titan Targac, a southpaw from Flatonia High School in Texas, initially committed to Texas A&M but later de-committed. His fastball can reach an impressive 91 mph, and he was named MVP of the Victoria Advocate 2024 All-Area Baseball team. In 122.2 high school innings, he posted a dominant 1.31 ERA with 250 strikeouts.Associate Head Coach Josh Blakley has been a fan of Targac for a long time. "I have been a Titan Targac fan for a long time. He really knows how to pitch and has always been able to get outs. Recently, his stuff has exploded and he is now a future weekend pitcher for us. Left-handed pitchers with stuff and ability to locate are nearly impossible to find."
Pitcher Alec Beversdorf
Alec Beversdorf is a sophomore at LSU-Eunice. In one season with the Bengals, he managed a 1.84 ERA with 94 strikeouts in 68 ⅓ innings, helping lead the team to the NJCAA National Championship. He graduated from Clear Falls High School in 2023 and went 11-0 with 204 strikeouts as a high schooler."Alec has exceeded expectations and was the statistical leader of a staff that won a junior college national championship last spring," said Blakley. "Possessing two breaking balls that spin up to 3,000 RPM, he will get a ton of outs for the Bobcats in the future."
Catcher Clayton Namken
Currently a senior at New Braunfels High School, Clayton Namken hit.422 with seven doubles, three triples, and three home runs his junior year, making the THSBCA 6A All-State Third Team and TSWA 6A All-State team. He was also named to the All-District 27-6A First Team twice."A natural born leader, what stood out to me the most about Clayton was everyone loves him and his game," said Blakley. "Possessing the ability to really defend behind the plate, he is a physical dude that has a chance to really slug. Elite defensive catchers are difficult to find, so Clayton will have a chance to be a guy when he sets foot on campus."
Infielder Ryder McDaniel
In one season with Angelo State, Ryder McDaniel posted a.287/.372/.415 slash line with 13 doubles, four triples, and one home run in 188 at-bats. He won the Division II national championship in his lone season at Angelo State and led his team to the 2023 6A State Championship from Flower Mound High School."Ryder is a true shortstop. He went to Angelo State last year and played every day for a team that played for a national championship. He has a great swing and plays defense at a high level. He is a plug and play guy for us and will jump into the Bobcat lineup next year," said Blakley.
Pitcher Cade Smith
In one season with New Mexico Junior College, Cade Smith mustered a 6-4 record with a 6.10 ERA and 48 strikeouts in 62 innings. He graduated from Churchill High School in San Antonio and went 18-10 and earned first team all-district honors his senior year. His fastball can reach 94 mph."I liked him a lot in high school as he always pitched deep into games and won, but his stuff need to tick up. He went to the most offensive league in junior college baseball and put up exceptional numbers," said Blakley. "Cade has gotten bigger and the stuff has really exploded. He reminds me of Zeke Wood with a dominant fastball and he is always in the strike zone. He will impact the pitching staff immediately."
Infielder/Pitcher Victor Coronado
Victor Coronado from Lutheran South Academy High School in Rosharon, Texas, is a two-way player who primarily plays second base and shortstop. He won his team's MVP award his sophomore year and earned all-district honors each of his three high school seasons. He played for the Canes Southwest Senators this past summer and hit.405 with five home runs."When you find a 6-foot, 3-inch shortstop with the ability to hit the ball out of the park, you sign him," said Blakley. "Victor has great hands on the infield and makes our park look really small when he swings the stick. He is another dynamic guy in this class who has the opportunity to see playing time year one."
Infielder Ty Powell
Ty Powell comes from Fulshear High School in Texas and has assembled a.354/.520/.484 slash line in three seasons. He earned first team all-district twice and the district's MVP."Ty is another athletic left-handed hitter. He has always been the best player on the field and has the ability to play anywhere on defense," said Blakley. "With a throwback mentality, Ty is a gritty ball player and we expect him to fight his way on the field early in his career."
Infielder Blake Beheler
Blake Beheler, a corner infielder from George Ranch High School in Sugar Land, Texas, hit.463 with six home runs his junior year and earned the District 20-6A MVP award. He also earned his district's Newcomer of the Year award after belting seven home runs as a sophomore."Blake has massive pop. He was clearing our batter's eye in batting practice the summer before his junior year of high school," said Blakley. "For a big guy, he is extremely athletic and can play a high level of defense. I expect Blake to exploit our offensive ballpark for years to come."
Pitcher Wade Cooper
From Del Rio High School in Texas, Wade Cooper earned first team honors his junior year and was chosen to the 2023 all-district first team and earned Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. His fastball registers up to 93 mph."Wade is a workhorse right-handed pitcher. The first time I saw him throw, I made the comment to our staff that he was a future Friday night guy and I still feel that way. His 90-93 mph fastball has exceptional carry through the zone and he can land a good curveball and changeup when needed," said Blakley.
Outfielder/pitcher Jackson Cotton
Jackson Cotton is a left-handed two-way player from St. Pius X High School in Missouri City, Texas. He hit.473 with five triples and eight doubles his junior year and competed in the 2023 Area Code Games in San Diego."Jackson has a chance to be a dynamic of a player as we have brought in recently. His ability to leverage the baseball from the left side and really run gives him a chance to be offensive the day he walks onto campus. As a pitcher, he routinely reaches into the low 90s with good off-speed offerings. Jackson should impact the lineup as a freshman," said Blakley.
Pitcher Nolan Moore
Nolan Moore is a left-handed pitcher who has posted a dominant 0.69 ERA in his three seasons at New Braunfels High School. He was named the District 27-6A Pitcher of the Year and Utility Player of the Year as a junior."A left-handed pitcher that throws up to 94, Nolan possesses front end of the rotation stuff and should be there early in his career. He gets bigger every time I see him," said Blakley.
Catcher/pitcher Michael Peavy
Another two-way player, Michael Peavy comes from St. Pius X High School and was an all-state honorable mention selection as a sophomore. He played for OSP Baseball this past summer and earned the MVP Pitcher award at the 2024 WBA Premier Invitational."Peavy is a dynamic two-way player. He was up to 94 mph in front of me this summer and began pitching within the last year. He was really catch and throw, is athletic in the box and possesses wipeout backend of the game type stuff on the mound," said Blakley.