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Houston Today
By the People, for the People
Houston Baseball Looks to Bounce Back in 2026 Season
Tigers return several key players, add talented newcomers as they aim to improve on 11-13 record from 2025
Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:26am
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The Houston Tigers baseball team is looking to rebound in 2026 after finishing 11-13 last season and falling in the district tournament. Led by all-state senior Aaden Scantlin, the Tigers return several experienced players and welcome a host of talented newcomers who coach Brent Hall expects to make an immediate impact. Houston will open its season on March 20 at the Champs Fitness Wood Bat Tournament.
Why it matters
Houston struggled at times in 2025 but finished the season strong, winning 5 of their last 6 games. With Scantlin and other key returnees, the Tigers hope to build on that late-season momentum and make a deeper postseason run in 2026. The influx of young talent also has the program excited about its long-term outlook.
The details
Senior infielder and pitcher Aaden Scantlin headlines the Tigers' returners after earning all-state honors last season. Scantlin hit .459 with 10 RBIs and 18 stolen bases, and also went 3-4 on the mound with a 2.69 ERA. Coach Brent Hall also expects big contributions from fellow returnees Ethan Carter, Evan Edwards, Oliver Greiner, Jackson Morgan, Gage Smith, Kyson Brede and Aaron McCarthy. Additionally, Hall is excited about a host of varsity newcomers, including Jasper McCloy, Elliton Greiner, Stryker Sloan, Tucker Venn, Karson McCain, Knox McCloy, Eli Carter, Griffin Aaron and Blake Sanders.
- Houston opens its season on March 20 at the Champs Fitness Wood Bat Tournament.
- The Tigers will host a home jamboree on March 16 prior to the start of the regular season.
The players
Aaden Scantlin
A senior infielder and pitcher who earned all-state honors last season after hitting .459 with 10 RBIs and 18 stolen bases, and going 3-4 on the mound with a 2.69 ERA.
Brent Hall
The head coach of the Houston Tigers baseball team.
Ethan Carter
A returning player who earned SCA honorable mention last year and will compete for time at first base, DH, and on the mound.
Evan Edwards
A returning player who will compete for an outfield spot this year, with his speed being one of his biggest assets.
Oliver Greiner
A returning player who came on strong late last season, starting a few games and hitting well. He'll compete for time at first base and DH.
What they’re saying
“Last year was a year of ups and downs. We had a rough start to the season, but this group kept working and finished strong at the end. It was a lot of moving parts to find what worked best for us but in the end we won five out of our last six games. You always want to finish the season strong and be most competitive at the end of the year and this is what this team did.”
— Brent Hall, Houston head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)
“Aaden is very athletic and can play just about anywhere on the field. He led us in every statistical category last year but pitching.”
— Brent Hall, Houston head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)
“Ethan is one of our hardest workers. He earned SCA honorable mention last year. He will play some first base, DH and pitch.”
— Brent Hall, Houston head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)
“Evan will compete for an outfield spot this year. Evan's biggest asset is his speed. He is a hard worker and a great teammate.”
— Brent Hall, Houston head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)
“Oliver came on last year and started a few games late in the season and hit for us as well. Oliver is a big strong kid that will compete for a spot at first as well as DH for us.”
— Brent Hall, Houston head coach (ozarkssportszone.com)
What’s next
The Tigers will host a home jamboree on March 16 prior to the start of the regular season on March 20 at the Champs Fitness Wood Bat Tournament.
The takeaway
After a challenging 2025 season, the Houston Tigers baseball team is poised to bounce back in 2026 with a mix of experienced returners and talented newcomers. Led by all-state senior Aaden Scantlin, the Tigers are optimistic they can build on their strong finish to last season and make a deeper postseason run this year.
