Texas baseball: Shoulder injury ends season for No. 1 starting pitcher Jared Spencer…read more…  Texas baseball: Shoulder injury ends season for No. 1 starting pitcher Jared Spencer…read more…

Texas baseball: Shoulder injury ends season for No. 1 starting pitcher Jared Spencer…read more…Texas Longhorns’ ace pitcher Jared Spencer will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery. Spencer, a senior left-hander from Centreville, Michigan, had emerged as the team’s primary Friday night starter after transferring from Indiana State. In his first full season as a starter, he delivered an impressive 4-1 record, 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts over 52.1 innings. Spencer was pulled early during the Auburn series opener after a noticeable drop in velocity, prompting further medical evaluation. Head coach Jim Schlossnagle emphasized that the decision to proceed with surgery was left to Spencer and his family. The Longhorns are preparing to lean more on Ruger Riojas, following Spencer’s absence. In the opener of the highly anticipated series against Texas A&M, the Longhorns edged the Aggies 2-1, thanks to unexpected contributions from under-the-radar players and stellar pitching. Ruger Riojas, stepping in as an impromptu starter due to Jared Spencer’s season-ending injury, pitched 5 ⅔ scoreless innings, supported by strong defensive plays and solid relief work from Max Grubbs and Dylan Volantis. Despite the setback, the Longhorns continue to lead the SEC with a 17-2 conference record and a 35-5 overall record. They are preparing for the remainder of the season with resilience and determination.

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