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Texas A&M's Mya Perez Named to All-SEC Preseason Softball Team
Aggies slugger recognized as one of the top players in the conference ahead of 2026 season
Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:07pm
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Texas A&M junior softball player Mya Perez has been named to the All-SEC preseason team, the only Aggie selected. Perez had an outstanding 2025 season, batting .424 with 73 RBIs and an .804 slugging percentage. The SEC also released its preseason coaches' poll, with A&M coming in at 6th place and rival Texas taking the top spot.
Why it matters
Perez's selection to the preseason All-SEC team is a recognition of her talent and importance to the Aggies' softball program. As one of the top hitters in the conference, her performance will be crucial to A&M's success in the 2026 season. The Aggies are looking to build on their 48-11 record from last year and make a deeper run in the NCAA tournament.
The details
Perez, a junior, was the lone Texas A&M player named to the All-SEC preseason team. Last season, she had a standout year, batting .424 with 73 RBIs and an .804 slugging percentage. Earlier this month, Perez was also ranked as the 15th best preseason player in the country by Softball America. Meanwhile, in the SEC preseason coaches' poll, A&M was picked to finish 6th with 125 points, while rival Texas took the top spot with 189 points and 9 first-place votes.
- The SEC announced its preseason All-SEC team and coaches' poll on January 29, 2026.
- The 2026 college softball season is set to begin on February 5, 2026 when Texas A&M faces Abilene Christian.
The players
Mya Perez
A junior softball player at Texas A&M University who was named to the 2026 All-SEC preseason team. Last season, Perez had a standout year, batting .424 with 73 RBIs and an .804 slugging percentage.
Texas A&M Aggies
The softball team at Texas A&M University, which was picked to finish 6th in the 2026 SEC preseason coaches' poll.
Texas Longhorns
The softball team at the University of Texas, which was picked to finish 1st in the 2026 SEC preseason coaches' poll and had 3 players named to the preseason All-SEC team.
What’s next
The Texas A&M Aggies will open their 2026 season on February 5 against Abilene Christian at Davis Diamond.
The takeaway
Mya Perez's selection to the preseason All-SEC team is a testament to her talent and importance to the Texas A&M softball program. As one of the top hitters in the conference, her performance will be crucial to the Aggies' success in the 2026 season as they look to build on last year's 48-11 record and make a deeper run in the NCAA tournament.
