Former Texas A&M star outfielder hits first pro homer
After a slow start Texas A&M star Jace LaViolette crushed his first professional home run, extending his early hitting streak.
It’s been a long road back to the diamond for former Texas A&M star Jace LaViolette. After a hand injury derailed his rookie season and limited his development window, the Aggies’ all‑time home run king is finally getting meaningful reps in professional ball. The early results have been uneven, but on Sunday morning, he crossed an important milestone.
LaViolette’s start has been understandably slow as he shakes off rust. Through six games, he’s hitting . 160 with 15 strikeouts, but the underlying signs of progress are there.
He’s now on a three‑game hitting streak, and his first RBIs as a pro came in dramatic fashion. With two on and a 3–0 count, LaViolette was given the green light and he didn’t miss. The left‑handed slugger unloaded on a pitch and launched a no‑doubt shot over the center‑field wall for his first professional home run, a reminder of the elite power that made him one of the most feared hitters in college baseball.
It’s still extremely early in his pro career, and like many young hitters, the key will be reducing the swing‑and‑miss. The power is real , the defensive tools are solid, and the makeup has never been in question. If he can tighten his plate discipline, long considered the biggest knock on his profile, LaViolette has the potential to grow into a dangerous, everyday hitter at the next level.