Texas A&M SP Ryan Prager tested out as one of the best pitchers in the country

Former head coach Jim Schlossnagle’s abrupt exit to take over rival Texas just a day after Texas A&M’s loss to Tennessee in the College World Series Finals sadly took the air out of the Aggie’s incredible run. Still, ahead of the 2024 MLB Draft, several A&M stars are slated to hear their names called.

The draft’s first two rounds will be broadcast on ESPN starting Sunday night. According to multiple analysts, Texas A&M ace pitcher Ryan Prager is predicted to land in the second or third round.

Prager could still opt to return to the program after the conclusion of the draft, as he has plenty of room to add to his skillset as a starting pitcher. His teammate, junior relief pitcher Chris Cortez, could go as high as the first round due to his strong arm and improved control after fixing his previous issues during the 2024 season.

According to 643 Charts , a notable baseball scouting outlet, Prager, who finished his redshirt sophomore campaign with 124 strikeouts, a 9-1 record, and a 2.95 ERA, his elite outings were accomplished in the zone, leading the country with a 58.7% strike zone average, while 70% of his first pitches ended in strikes.

Prager’s fastball usually gets the job done, but his slider made him one of the top throwers in the SEC, recording 72.4% of his strikes with the pitch.

The first and second rounds of the 2024 MLB Draft will start at 6:00 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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