Horizon High School baseball star commits to UTRGV

Junior pitcher and shortstop Franklin Miller to play for Division I Vaqueros program.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:56pm

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One of the top high school baseball prospects in the El Paso area, Horizon High School junior Franklin Miller, has verbally committed to play for the Division I UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball program starting in 2027.

Why it matters

Miller's commitment is a significant recruiting win for UTRGV, which competes in the Southland Conference. As a talented two-way player, Miller's decision highlights the growing strength of the Vaqueros program and its ability to attract top talent from the El Paso region.

The details

The 6-foot-2 Miller has been a standout pitcher and shortstop for Horizon High School. His verbal commitment secures his plans to join the UTRGV roster in 2027 after completing his senior year of high school.

  • Franklin Miller verbally committed to UTRGV in April 2026.

The players

Franklin Miller

A junior pitcher and shortstop at Horizon High School in El Paso, Texas who has verbally committed to play baseball for the Division I UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros starting in 2027.

UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

The Division I baseball program that competes in the Southland Conference and has secured a verbal commitment from Horizon High School junior Franklin Miller.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited for my commitment. The UTRGV program has great support and all around it is a good fit for me.”

— Franklin Miller, Horizon High School junior baseball player

The takeaway

Miller's commitment to UTRGV demonstrates the growing strength of the Vaqueros baseball program and its ability to attract top talent from the El Paso region, signaling a bright future for the Division I team.