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LaViolette, Prager Named to Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List
Apr 03, 2025 | Baseball
CARY, N.C. – Texas A&M's Jace LaViolette and Ryan Prager have been named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday afternoon.
This marks the second straight season LaViolette and Prager have been named to the midseason watch list. The Aggies are one of seven teams in the nation with multiple players on the list, while the SEC leads all conferences with 14.
In 28 games this season, LaViolette is slashing .296/.454/.643 to go along with seven doubles, nine homers and 34 RBI. The Aggie center fielder has also totaled four steals and 28 walks on the year. LaViolette has racked up eight multi-hit games and a team-best nine multi-RBI contests this season.
The junior is also leaving his mark in the Texas A&M record book as his 59 career home runs rank first in school history. In addition to the homers, LaViolette is tied for the program record for walks with 140 and ranks sixth in RBI at 175.
Prager, the Aggie ace, has tallied a 2-1 record to go along with a 3.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven starts. The left-hander has racked up 38 strikeouts in 40.1 innings and is holding opponents to a .226 average. On the year, Prager has tallied two quality starts and one complete-game shutout.
Since 1978, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award. The Award, which is presented on ESPN annually, goes to the amateur baseball player who exhibits exceptional athletic ability and exemplary sportsmanship.
Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2025. Following the semifinalist announcement on May 18, baseball fans can vote for their favorite players on GoldenSpikesAward.com to help determine the finalists and winner. The 2025 Golden Spikes Award winner will be announced in late June in conjunction with the end of the amateur baseball season.
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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.
This marks the second straight season LaViolette and Prager have been named to the midseason watch list. The Aggies are one of seven teams in the nation with multiple players on the list, while the SEC leads all conferences with 14.
In 28 games this season, LaViolette is slashing .296/.454/.643 to go along with seven doubles, nine homers and 34 RBI. The Aggie center fielder has also totaled four steals and 28 walks on the year. LaViolette has racked up eight multi-hit games and a team-best nine multi-RBI contests this season.
The junior is also leaving his mark in the Texas A&M record book as his 59 career home runs rank first in school history. In addition to the homers, LaViolette is tied for the program record for walks with 140 and ranks sixth in RBI at 175.
Prager, the Aggie ace, has tallied a 2-1 record to go along with a 3.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven starts. The left-hander has racked up 38 strikeouts in 40.1 innings and is holding opponents to a .226 average. On the year, Prager has tallied two quality starts and one complete-game shutout.
Since 1978, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award. The Award, which is presented on ESPN annually, goes to the amateur baseball player who exhibits exceptional athletic ability and exemplary sportsmanship.
Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2025. Following the semifinalist announcement on May 18, baseball fans can vote for their favorite players on GoldenSpikesAward.com to help determine the finalists and winner. The 2025 Golden Spikes Award winner will be announced in late June in conjunction with the end of the amateur baseball season.
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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