Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia joins baseball team for Texas A&M series

Pavia, the 2025 Heisman runner-up, was seen in the dugout as Vanderbilt opened its series against the Aggies.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:37am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring a baseball player sliding into home plate, with the player's form and details dissolving into vibrant brushstrokes of neon colors.A former Vanderbilt football star's surprise appearance with the baseball team sparks speculation about a potential dual-sport role.College Station Today

Diego Pavia, the former Vanderbilt football quarterback who was the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2025, was spotted in the dugout with the Vanderbilt baseball team during its season-opening series against Texas A&M in College Station. Pavia led Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season last year on the gridiron.

Why it matters

Pavia's appearance with the baseball team has sparked speculation about a potential dual-sport role for the talented athlete, who could provide a boost to both Vanderbilt's baseball and football programs as they look to build on recent successes.

The details

Pavia was shown on the SEC Network+ broadcast supporting his Vanderbilt teammates as they took on the Aggies in the series opener on April 2. The former quarterback had a standout 2025 season, finishing second in Heisman Trophy voting after leading Vanderbilt to a 10-win campaign, the most in program history.

  • Pavia was seen in the Vanderbilt dugout during the team's season opener against Texas A&M on April 2, 2026.

The players

Diego Pavia

The former Vanderbilt football quarterback who was the 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up.

Vanderbilt baseball

The Vanderbilt University baseball team, which opened its 2026 season with a series against Texas A&M.

Texas A&M

The Vanderbilt baseball team's opponent for the season-opening series in College Station.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen if Pavia will officially join the Vanderbilt baseball team or if his appearance in the dugout was a one-time occurrence. Vanderbilt fans will be eager to see if the talented athlete can contribute to both the football and baseball programs in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

Pavia's presence with the Vanderbilt baseball team suggests the university may be exploring ways to utilize the star athlete's talents across multiple sports, a move that could boost the profiles of both the football and baseball programs.