Texas A&M Outfielder Earns SEC Player of the Week

Caden Sorrell's standout opening weekend performance boosts Aggies' momentum

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Texas A&M junior outfielder Caden Sorrell has been named the SEC Player of the Week after a dominant opening series against Tennessee Tech. Sorrell recorded nine hits, three home runs, and 10 RBIs as the Aggies swept the three-game series.

Why it matters

Sorrell's strong start is a positive sign for the Aggies, who are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season. As one of the team's top offensive threats, Sorrell's production will be crucial to Texas A&M's success this year.

The details

In the opening weekend series, Sorrell went 9-for-15 (.600) with seven runs scored, 10 RBIs, three home runs, one walk, and two stolen bases. He homered twice and drove in five RBIs on Friday, added another home run and four more RBIs on Saturday, and recorded four hits on Sunday.

  • The SEC named Sorrell the Player of the Week on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Texas A&M will host A&M-Corpus Christi in their first midweek game of the 2026 season on February 17, 2026.

The players

Caden Sorrell

A junior outfielder for the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team and a future MLB Draft pick.

Texas A&M Aggies

The Division I college baseball team representing Texas A&M University.

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What’s next

Texas A&M will host A&M-Corpus Christi in their first midweek game of the 2026 season on February 17, 2026.

The takeaway

Caden Sorrell's dominant opening weekend performance is a promising sign for the Texas A&M Aggies as they look to return to the NCAA Tournament. His production at the plate will be crucial to the team's success this season.