Seven Red Raiders Earn Top-100 D1 Baseball Rankings

Texas Tech sees multiple players recognized among the nation's best at their positions.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:20am

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Seven Texas Tech baseball players have been named to the D1Baseball midseason positional rankings, with several Red Raiders earning top-50 status at their respective positions. Highlighted by outfielder Logan Hughes at No. 10 and third baseman Connor Shouse at No. 11, the Red Raiders are well-represented across the infield and outfield.

Why it matters

The D1Baseball rankings are a prestigious recognition of the top college baseball talent in the country, and having seven Red Raiders make the list showcases the depth and quality of Texas Tech's program. This type of national attention can help raise the profile of the team and its players, potentially boosting their chances of being selected in the upcoming MLB Draft.

The details

The seven Red Raiders recognized span multiple positions, including catcher Matt Quintanar (No. 26), first baseman Robin Villeneuve (No. 17), second baseman Tracer Lopez (No. 44), shortstop Linkin Garcia (No. 25), third baseman Connor Shouse (No. 11), and outfielders Logan Hughes (No. 10) and Caden Ferraro (No. 91). Several of the players, such as Hughes and Shouse, have been standout performers for Texas Tech so far this season.

  • The D1Baseball midseason positional rankings were released on March 30, 2026.
  • Texas Tech is currently in the middle of the 2026 college baseball season.

The players

Logan Hughes

A Preseason All-American outfielder for Texas Tech, Hughes is ranked as the 10th-best outfielder in the country by D1Baseball.

Connor Shouse

The Red Raiders' starting third baseman, Shouse is ranked as the 11th-best third baseman in the nation.

Matt Quintanar

Texas Tech's starting catcher, Quintanar is ranked as the 26th-best catcher in D1 Baseball's midseason rankings.

Robin Villeneuve

A first baseman from Quebec, Canada, Villeneuve is ranked as the 17th-best first baseman in the country.

Tracer Lopez

Texas Tech's starting second baseman, Lopez is ranked as the 44th-best second baseman in the D1Baseball rankings.

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What they’re saying

“Having seven Red Raiders recognized among the top players in the country at their positions is a testament to the talent and depth of our program.”

— Tim Tadlock, Texas Tech Head Coach

What’s next

Texas Tech will look to continue its strong start to the season as it opens a four-game homestand against Abilene Christian on Tuesday, March 31st.

The takeaway

The impressive number of Texas Tech players earning national recognition highlights the program's ability to develop top-tier college baseball talent, positioning the Red Raiders as a force to be reckoned with as the 2026 season progresses.