Texas Outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. Named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week

Pack helped lead the Longhorns to a series win over South Carolina with a standout performance at the plate.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:52pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball player's batting motion broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of orange, blue, and white, capturing the energy and movement of the game.The Longhorns' rising star Anthony Pack Jr. continues to make an impact with his dynamic play at the plate.Austin Today

Texas outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. has been named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after helping lead the Longhorns to a series win on the road over South Carolina. Pack had multiple hits in all three games, including a double that drove in the go-ahead runs in a 4-1 win on Saturday. He slashed .727/.769/.909 for the weekend, collecting eight hits in 11 at-bats with two stolen bases.

Why it matters

Pack's impressive performance as a true freshman is a testament to his talent and potential, and his recognition by the SEC highlights the Longhorns' strong start to the season. Texas is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation and is set to face in-state rival Texas A&M in a highly anticipated Lone Star Showdown series.

The details

Pack is the third true freshman in Texas program history to have eight hits in a 3-game series, joining Eric Kennedy and Jared Thomas. He's second on the team in hitting with a .324 average, second in on-base percentage at .463, and fourth with a .982 OPS.

  • On April 3-5, 2026, Pack helped lead Texas to a series win over South Carolina.
  • On April 6, 2026, Pack was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week.

The players

Anthony Pack Jr.

A true freshman outfielder for the Texas Longhorns baseball team who was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after a standout performance against South Carolina.

Blaize Ward

A freshman outfielder for the Missouri Tigers baseball team who was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week alongside Pack.

Eric Kennedy

A former Texas Longhorns baseball player who is one of only three true freshmen in program history to have eight hits in a 3-game series.

Jared Thomas

A former Texas Longhorns baseball player who is one of only three true freshmen in program history to have eight hits in a 3-game series.

Texas Longhorns

The baseball team from the University of Texas at Austin, currently ranked No. 2 in the nation.

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What’s next

The Longhorns face Incarnate Word at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, and then go to College Station for the Lone Star Showdown series against Texas A&M starting Friday. The Aggies are ranked No. 18 in the D1Baseball.com Top 25.

The takeaway

Pack's standout performance as a true freshman highlights the depth and talent of the Texas Longhorns baseball team, which is poised for a strong season and a potential run at the College World Series. His recognition by the SEC underscores his individual excellence and the program's continued success in developing top-tier collegiate talent.