The head coach of Texas Jim Schlossnagle spoke at a postgame press conference following Texas victory over Florida in the NCAA Men’s College World Series on Sunday, June 15, 2024, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. (Chris Swann, The Battalion) Though the formal start of the Texas baseball season is still six months away, head coach Jim Schlossnagle and his team have begun fall practice.
Following a difficult selection procedure, Schlossnagle is committed to help the Longhorns make an easy transition to SEC play. Texas finished 36-24 in the Big 12 last season, failing to progress to the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals due to a dismal finish. Before the new season begins, Texas baseball needs to solve a few important issues. While the roster is still being formed, Schlossnagle has a definite vision for his team’s style of play. “My approach to baseball isn’t exactly rocket science,” Schlossnagle admitted. “We’re going to implement a strong defensive strategy built on the basic principles of the game.
Schlossnagle hopes that his arrival will provide a new culture to the Longhorns’ dugout. For players like Schuessler, the new culture is centered on hard effort and discipline, two principles that characterize the squad. “I believe we’re going to be one of the hardest working teams out there,” Schuessler said reporters. “We’ll be the most disciplined squad in the country, and it will be our foundation.
