Texas Longhorns coach Jim Schlossnagle reaches 1,000 career wins

Schlossnagle becomes one of seven active coaches with 1,000 Division I wins

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:15am

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Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle reached a major milestone on Saturday night, earning his 1,000th career Division I victory when the Longhorns defeated Baylor. Schlossnagle, who has coached at UNLV, TCU, Texas A&M, and now Texas, is one of only seven active coaches to reach the 1,000-win mark in Division I baseball.

Why it matters

Schlossnagle's 1,000th win is a testament to his coaching prowess and the sustained success he has brought to the programs he has led over his 18-year career. While he has led his teams to five College World Series appearances, he is still seeking his first national championship, which would cement his legacy as one of the all-time great college baseball coaches.

The details

In the game against Baylor, Schlossnagle's Longhorns overcame a rare rough outing from starter Luke Harrison, relying on a dominant performance from their bullpen to secure the victory. Texas' pitching staff has been a strength all season, allowing just 16 runs in 10 games so far.

  • On March 1, 2026, Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle earned his 1,000th career Division I win.

The players

Jim Schlossnagle

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns baseball team, who has amassed over 1,000 career Division I wins across stints at UNLV, TCU, Texas A&M, and now Texas.

Thomas Burns

The Longhorns' closer who struck out Baylor's Travis Sanders to secure Schlossnagle's 1,000th career win.

Luke Harrison

The Texas starting pitcher who had a rare rough outing, allowing two runs and walking five in 3⅓ innings.

Max Grubbs

A Texas pitcher who praised Schlossnagle's emotional celebration with the team, noting that it was uncharacteristic of the usually stoic coach.

Mitch Thompson

The Baylor head coach who called the Texas pitching staff the best he has ever seen in the state of Texas.

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What they’re saying

“It's not really my style.”

— Jim Schlossnagle, Texas Head Coach

“You've got to work at schools that are committed to winning. I've been at places that were just doing OK, but they rewarded success. That's what happened at UNLV. It's what happened at TCU, where the program was at one level, but as we won, we earned more support from the school. Then you end up at places like A&M and Texas, where the support is through the roof, and you just have to go do the work.”

— Jim Schlossnagle, Texas Head Coach

“I think that's just awesome. It really shows that he cares. He's a pretty stoic guy. Goes about his business. But seeing him, you know, shed that skin a little bit, it's just really awesome.”

— Max Grubbs, Texas Pitcher

“Those guys don't give much room to breathe.”

— Mitch Thompson, Baylor Head Coach

“It makes you look like you can coach when you go make bullpen decisions and bring in guys like that.”

— Jim Schlossnagle, Texas Head Coach

What’s next

The Texas Longhorns will look to continue their strong start to the 2026 season as they pursue Schlossnagle's first national championship. Their next game is scheduled for March 3 against the University of Houston.

The takeaway

Jim Schlossnagle's 1,000th career win is a remarkable achievement that highlights his status as one of the premier college baseball coaches in the country. While he has led his teams to great success, including five College World Series appearances, the one missing piece in his resume is a national championship. This Texas team, with its dominant pitching staff, could be the one to finally deliver that elusive title for Schlossnagle and cement his legacy as an all-time great.