Theo Swafford commits to Texas baseball program amid recruiting surge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, infielder Theo Swafford announced his commitment to the Texas baseball program. Swafford, a 5-foot-11 player from Sierra Canyon High in California, is the top recruit in the Class of 2028 according to Perfect Game. His commitment follows the addition of pitchers Chase Cotton, Tommy Driver, and Parker Klug to Texas's 2028 recruiting class. There are concerns about whether Swafford will make it to campus, as top high school prospects often become first-round MLB draft picks. MLB owners are considering draft restrictions that could influence Swafford's decision.
- •Theo Swafford is rated the top recruit in the Class of 2028.
- •Texas baseball also added three pitchers to its 2028 recruiting class.
- •All Perfect Game's No. 1 prospects have signed professional contracts since 2002.
- •Swafford is the highest-rated commit for Texas since Scott Kazmir in 2002.
- •MLB draft restrictions are under consideration that could affect Swafford's choice.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Theo Swafford picks UT, but will Class of 2028's top baseball recruit make it to Austin?
"On Friday, infielder Theo Swafford announced that he had committed to the Texas baseball program. The California product is rated by Perfect Game as the top recruit in the Class of 2028.
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