Next season will be a make-or-break year for Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley. Fans had mixed reactions when it was announced he would be retained, but expectations were high for several changes heading into the 2026 season.
The first major move was the addition of Conference USA Assistant Coach of the Year, Cliff Pennington, who brings valuable experience to the staff, particularly on defense and the base paths. Another area of focus was the roster, as several players had already committed to staying under Earley. However, he still needed to address the loss of production and pitching depth.
After a slow start in the transfer portal, Coach Earley received great news late Thursday night when one of the top players available, Chris Hacopian, committed to Texas A&M. The former Maryland infielder slashed .375/.502/.656 with 14 home runs and 61 RBIs, adding instant offense to the lineup.
In a recent interview, Hacopian was asked why he chose A&M. His response:
“I want to become the best baseball player possible … and I think A&M and those guys over there are going to accomplish that.”
Below you can see his interview with Cape Cod reporter Anna Watson.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Why Chris Hacopian chose Texas A&M – ‘I Want to Be the Best Baseball Player Possible’
Reporting by Jarrett Johnson, Aggies Wire / Aggies Wire
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