Watch former Texas A&M star's first Cactus League home run

Former Texas A&M star outfielder Jace LaViolette left College Station as one of the program's best players over the last two decades. After three seasons, including helping lead the Aggies to the 2026 College World Series Title Game, the Katy, Texas native departed at the end of the 2025 season to pursue his MLB career. Standing at 6'6", LaViolette solidified his legendary status with the Aggies after just three seasons, including two under former head coach Jim Schlossnagle, and one under current coach Michael Earley, holding several program records, starting with career home runs (68) and walks (163), while also ranking fourth in RBI (196) and total bases (438).

After setting Texas A&M 's single-season home run record (29) during the 2024 campaign, LaViolette struggled to find consistency at the plate last season, but still managed to hit 18 home runs, which resulted in him dropping several spots in the 2025 MLB Draft. However, LaViolette's elite frame and power led the Cleveland Guardians to select the Aggie star 27th overall and sign a $4 million deal. While his future is undoubtedly bright, LaViolette's MLB career has started in the minor leagues, and during his second Cactus League game on Saturday, he hit his first home run, blasting the ball 106.

9 mph and 425 feet. For Aggie fans hoping the A&M legend is close to re-establishing his power at the plate, this is certainly a great sign. Jace LaViolette's first spring homer is a rocket: 106.

9 mph 425 ft The @CleGuardians ' 2025 first-rounder is playing in his second Cactus League game. pic. twitter.