Brandon Pimentel took a big chance when he left reigning NCAA D-I champion Mississippi State for more opportunity with University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, and it paid off. The FredNats
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned on Friday that first baseman Brandon Pimentel, who played with the baseball team from 2022-23, is set to sign a free agent contract with the Washington Nationals organization. Pimentel is looking to become the sixth alum to ever reach the major leagues as a player. Five have done it previously, including Dusten Knight, who made his debut with the
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned on Friday that first baseman Brandon Pimentel, who played with the baseball team from 2022-23, is set to sign a free agent contract with the Washington Nationals organization. Pimentel is looking to become the sixth alum to ever reach the major leagues as a player. Five have done it previously, including Dusten Knight, who made his debut with the
MESA, Ariz. – No. 7 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros baseball team won by double-figures for the fourth-straight game for the first time in program history, 14-4 in seven innings over the No. 6 UT Arlington Mavericks in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament opener on Tuesday at Hohokam Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland A’s. The Vaqueros (30-24) advance to face No. 1 Grand Canyon on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Fans can