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Longhorns baseball players Riojas, Robbins and Tinney hear their names called on Day One of 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft
By Blake Holland at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney and Ruger Riojas heard their names called in Day One of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Their selections make it 61 straight years a Longhorn has been taken in the draft.
Key takeaway Their selections make it 61 straight years a Longhorn has been taken in the draft.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The selection of Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney, and Ruger Riojas in the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft extends a storied tradition for the University of Texas baseball program. For West Lake Hills residents, this achievement is a point of local pride, given the community's proximity to the university. The fact that a Longhorn has been taken in the draft for 61 consecutive years speaks to the program's consistency and the caliber of athletes it produces. This legacy is likely to have a positive impact on the local economy, as the reputation of the university's baseball program continues to attract top talent and fans to the area. As these players embark on their professional careers, West Lake Hills residents will be watching with interest, eager to see how their hometown heroes perform at the next level.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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