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Three Aggies Named Preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game
Jan 07, 2025 | Baseball
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – A trio of Texas A&M baseball student-athletes have been named Preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game, as announced by the publication Monday.
Outfielder Jace LaViolette and left-hander Ryan Prager were named to the first team, while infielder Gavin Grahovac earned a spot on the third team. The Aggies' three All-America selections are tied for the most in the country with Arkansas and Oregon State.
LaViolette, one of the nation's premier players, belted 29 homers, plated 78 runs, scored 87 times and batted .305 during an All-America campaign in 2024. The Katy, Texas, native's 29 homers upped his career total to 50, which ranks second in school annals. LaViolette also added three triples, 16 doubles and a program-best 64 walks during his impressive 2024 season.
Nationally, the Aggie center fielder ranked inside the top 10 in homers, runs scored, total bases and walks en route to being named a First Team All-American by three different publications. In 68 games, all of which were starts, LaViolette logged 23 multi-hit, 20 multi-RBI and six multi-homer games. The junior also finished 2024 with a career-best 26-game on-base streak.
Prager emerged as one of the top pitchers in the nation during the 2024 season, logging a 9-1 record in 19 starts to go with a 2.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a team-high 124 strikeouts to only 20 walks. The lefty's 124 punchouts ranked ninth all-time in program history and marked the first time since 2021 that an Aggie surpassed 100 strikeouts in a season. The Dallas, Texas, native held opponents to a .226 batting average and recorded a 6.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio that ranked second nationally.
In the offseason, Prager was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels before deciding to return to Aggieland for another year. During his outstanding 2024 season, Prager tossed nine quality starts and seven scoreless outings.
Grahovac, the 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, started all 67 games he appeared in during his rookie campaign and slashed .298/.390/.596 to go with 23 homers. The Orange, California, native's 23 homers were a new program freshman record, surpassing LaViolette's previous mark of 21. The Maroon & White third baseman also registered 85 hits, scored 83 times, drove in 66 runs and doubled 16 times.
As the leadoff man for the Aggies, Grahovac totaled 23 multi-hit contests, 17 multi-RBI performances and two multi-homer games. In the College World Series Finals, Grahovac became the first player in NCAA history to lead off the opening game with a homer.
Texas A&M and the All-American trio open the 2025 season Friday, Feb. 14 at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park against Elon.
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Outfielder Jace LaViolette and left-hander Ryan Prager were named to the first team, while infielder Gavin Grahovac earned a spot on the third team. The Aggies' three All-America selections are tied for the most in the country with Arkansas and Oregon State.
LaViolette, one of the nation's premier players, belted 29 homers, plated 78 runs, scored 87 times and batted .305 during an All-America campaign in 2024. The Katy, Texas, native's 29 homers upped his career total to 50, which ranks second in school annals. LaViolette also added three triples, 16 doubles and a program-best 64 walks during his impressive 2024 season.
Nationally, the Aggie center fielder ranked inside the top 10 in homers, runs scored, total bases and walks en route to being named a First Team All-American by three different publications. In 68 games, all of which were starts, LaViolette logged 23 multi-hit, 20 multi-RBI and six multi-homer games. The junior also finished 2024 with a career-best 26-game on-base streak.
Prager emerged as one of the top pitchers in the nation during the 2024 season, logging a 9-1 record in 19 starts to go with a 2.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a team-high 124 strikeouts to only 20 walks. The lefty's 124 punchouts ranked ninth all-time in program history and marked the first time since 2021 that an Aggie surpassed 100 strikeouts in a season. The Dallas, Texas, native held opponents to a .226 batting average and recorded a 6.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio that ranked second nationally.
In the offseason, Prager was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels before deciding to return to Aggieland for another year. During his outstanding 2024 season, Prager tossed nine quality starts and seven scoreless outings.
Grahovac, the 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, started all 67 games he appeared in during his rookie campaign and slashed .298/.390/.596 to go with 23 homers. The Orange, California, native's 23 homers were a new program freshman record, surpassing LaViolette's previous mark of 21. The Maroon & White third baseman also registered 85 hits, scored 83 times, drove in 66 runs and doubled 16 times.
As the leadoff man for the Aggies, Grahovac totaled 23 multi-hit contests, 17 multi-RBI performances and two multi-homer games. In the College World Series Finals, Grahovac became the first player in NCAA history to lead off the opening game with a homer.
Texas A&M and the All-American trio open the 2025 season Friday, Feb. 14 at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park against Elon.
Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M baseball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M baseball team on Facebook, Instagram and X by following @aggiebaseball.
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