It’s unofficially official that Texas A&M junior outfielder Jace LaViolette’s playing days in the Maroon & White have ended. With him projected as a top-15 pick, MLB is calling his name, and he hears it loud and clear, posting his farewell message to Aggieland on social media.
We all knew this day was coming. Even with hope that NIL deals could persuade him to stay, the writing was on the wall after his breakout freshman year, his draft entry was inevitable. So, it’s best to wish him well and cherish the memorable moments he gave fans over three years.
The All-American leaves A&M as the career leader in home runs (68), walks (169), and ranks third in RBIs (202). Even after a challenging season, he finished the year on his terms. After suffering a broken hand from a pitch in the SEC tournament, he could’ve easily shut it down without second thoughts. However, he fought through the pain, returned the next day, and collected a few hits against a strong LSU pitching staff.
For the extremely optimistic Aggie fans, there’s a .01% chance LaViolette has a change of heart, declines his MLB contract, and returns to A&M. Anything can happen, but for now, we wish Jace a successful and healthy pro career.
Below are some of the reactions to Jace LaViolette’s farewell post to Texas A&M fans.
Jace will be missed
One of the best to ever do it
Thanks for the good times Jace
It’s going to take a lot to make Jace miss a game
The talent was undeniable from the beginning
Aggie legend
Lord Tubbington set the standard for the new generation of Aggies
MLB Bound
Proud Jace decided to join the Aggie family
No. 17 rewrote the record books
There is not a dry eye on X
Jace won’t be forgotten anytime soon
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