Men's Baseball
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
NCAA D1 · Southland Conference · Edinburg, TXPortal active
26-29
2026 record
56%
Win rate, 3yr
$7.0k
Avg net price
51%
Grad rate
The program
Under Derek Matlock: 91-72 since 2024
Elite Eight (2025) · postseason 5 of last 5
Derek Matlock, Head coach · 2 seasons · derek.matlock@utrgv.edu
Assistants: Brianna Tovar · Chase Haselhorst · Jon Barrera (Video Analyst) · Luis Trevino (Player Development) · Michel Matlock · Rob Martinez · Ryan Jackson · Taylor Steen
The roster · 2026
Rudy Gonzalez
Gr. · Catcher
Edinburg, Texas
Ethan Edinger
Sr. · Utility
Troy, Mo.
Calvin Junek
R-Fr. · Pitcher
Sebastian, Fla.
Austin Stracener
Gr. · Infielder
New Braunfels, Texas
Diego Villescas
Gr. · Infielder
Pharr, Texas
David Reyes
Fr. · Pitcher
Sinton, Texas
JC Gutierrez
R-Jr. · Pitcher
Mission, Texas
Wyatt Wiatrek
Sr. · Pitcher
Sinton, Texas
Julius Ramirez
Jr. · Catcher/First Baseman
San Juan, TX
Carlos Vallejo
Jr. · Pitcher
Reynosa, Mexico
Rocco Garza Gongora
R-Jr. · Outfielder
Laredo, Texas
Harrison Thayer
So. · Pitcher
Leander, Texas
Kike Cienfuegos
R-Sr. · Pitcher
Mission, Texas
Colton Vercoe
Gr. · Pitcher
San Tan Valley, Ariz.
Ruben Gonzalez
R-Jr. · Pitcher
El Paso, Texas
Thomas Williams
R-Sr. · Infielder
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Jayden Paluseo
R-Fr. · Pitcher
Corpus Christi, Texas
Cameron Carter
So. · Outfielder/Pitcher
Olathe, Kan.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
In-state prices shown; out-of-state students pay about $9.8k/yr more (public school).
SAT 25-75%
880-1090
Grad rate
51%
Admit rate
94%
Enrollment
29k
Also in the Southland Conference
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