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Galveston Today
By the People, for the People
Texas Baseball Wants Jonah Williams in Lineup Every Day
Coach Jim Schlossnagle believes Williams can handle both right- and left-handed pitching.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 3:55pm
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Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is eager to have Jonah Williams, who plays both baseball and football for the Longhorns, in the lineup as often as possible. Williams, a native of Galveston, has impressed with his power and speed, and Schlossnagle believes he can succeed against both right-handed and left-handed pitching. However, Williams has dealt with injuries, including a lingering hamstring issue, and the Longhorns have been cautious in easing him back into the lineup. As Texas opens SEC play on March 13, Schlossnagle hopes Williams will be ready to play nearly every day.
Why it matters
Jonah Williams is a talented two-sport athlete who can provide a significant boost to the Texas baseball team if he can stay healthy. The Longhorns are aiming to compete in the SEC, and having Williams' bat and speed in the lineup on a consistent basis could be a key factor in their success.
The details
Williams, who plays both baseball and football at Texas, has shown impressive power at the plate, with three of the 25 hardest-hit balls by the Longhorns this season belonging to him. He ripped a 106.4 mph double and a 99.7 mph single in recent games. However, Williams has battled injuries, including a hamstring issue that has lingered from last season. The Longhorns have been cautious in easing him back into the lineup, using him as a designated hitter and limiting his defensive play. Now, Schlossnagle is hoping Williams can handle the everyday workload and play in the outfield regularly, especially as Texas opens SEC play on March 13.
- Williams suffered a hamstring injury last baseball season that has lingered.
- Williams was held out of the lineup on opening weekend before being used as a designated hitter the following week against Michigan State.
- Last weekend, Williams finally got the OK to play defense, starting in right field on Friday and Sunday and entering Saturday's game as a pinch hitter.
- Texas opens SEC action when it hosts Ole Miss on March 13.
- The Texas football team opens spring practice on March 9, which will introduce another variable into Williams' schedule.
The players
Jim Schlossnagle
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns baseball team.
Jonah Williams
A two-sport athlete at Texas who plays both baseball and football. He is a native of Galveston and has impressed with his power and speed at the plate.
What they’re saying
“It means a lot to play here. I've never played in an MLB ballpark before.”
— Jonah Williams
“Feeling good physically. Body's holding up. Feeling good.”
— Jonah Williams
“We'll see how he feels after today. The goal was to get him out there, certainly by conference play, to be able to play almost every day.”
— Jim Schlossnagle, Texas baseball coach
What’s next
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The takeaway
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