Fien was one of the top recruits in the 2025 class for the Longhorns and played at Great Oak HS in Temecula, Calif., a shortstop prospect with a big-time bat and an elite glove defensively. He was considered the second best recruit in the class, behind only Kayson Cunningham according to most rankings.

Then there's Texas' 2025 recruiting class. Five players who signed with the Longhorns are considered top-250 draft prospects by mlb.com, including Kayson Cunningham and Gavin Fien, who are both projected to be first-round picks. How many from that group make it to campus?

Texas baseball outfielder Max Belyeu was chosen by the Colorado Rockies with the 74th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft.