May 9th, 2025. Missouri walked into Aggieland carrying an 0-24 SEC record—the kind of number that makes most programs pack it in. Texas A&M was fighting for an NCAA Tournament spot. The odds? Not in Missouri's favor.

Then something beautiful happened: the Tigers swept the Aggies in three games, stunning everyone watching college baseball that weekend.

"What I like about adversity is, it becomes great if you learn from it and move forward from it," Coach Kerrick Jackson said after the season. That Texas A&M sweep wasn't just about breaking an 0-24 streak—it was about proving that Jackson's program knows how to fight back. In year two of rebuilding one of college baseball's toughest jobs, that kind of resilience matters more than any record.

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Missouri's Current High School Commits:

The Tigers are actively identifying players who fit Missouri's culture of resilience and determination for the 2027 and 2028 recruiting class.

2026 Commits:

• Quinn Carson – OF
• Milo Burton – 3B
• Codey Gauff – C
• Zach Van Hook – LHP
• George Malone – C
• Cameron Taylor – RHP
• Kamrin Jenkins – SS
• Seaton Thompson – SS
• Jake Brettschneider – RHP
• Lenox Rondon – 3B
• Dylan Curtis – RHP
• Hayden Sharp – 1B
• John Dolan – C
• Jack Smith – RHP
• Nolan Sissom – SS
• Caden Throneberry – OF

2027 Commits:

• Seamus Moylan – C
• Beckett York – SS
• Chase Stieferman – LHP
• Jase Wiklinson - LHP
• Michael Sin - LHP
• Cole Ruggeri – RHP

_{* Disclaimer: Premier Athletes cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed. Commitments only include those that Premier is aware of.}

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The Mizzou Experience:

• Location: Columbia, Missouri
• Enrollment: ~23,000 students
• Flagship public research university
• Average admitted student GPA: 3.5-3.9
• Why Columbia Works: The perfect college town atmosphere with big-time athletics. Missouri student-athletes benefit from strong academic programs, extensive support systems, and the passionate fan base that comes with being an SEC school.

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Tiger Baseball Identity:

• Member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)
• History of producing professional talent
• Tradition of competitive baseball dating back over 100 years
• Currently rebuilding to compete at SEC championship level

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The Builder: Kerrick Jackson

• Second season as head coach at Missouri
• Extensive coaching experience building programs
• Reached 100th career win during 2025 season

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Why His Vision Matters: Jackson isn't just coaching baseball—he's building a program from the ground up in the nation's toughest conference. His experience developing talent and creating culture makes him uniquely qualified for this challenge. Players who come to Missouri aren't just joining a team; they're building something special alongside a coach who knows exactly what it takes.

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The 2025 Season:

• Overall Record: 16-39
• SEC Record: 3-27
• SEC Tournament appearance
• Breakthrough road sweep at Texas A&M

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The Real Story: Year two under Jackson was about more than wins and losses—it was about establishing culture in one of college baseball's most competitive environments. After going winless in SEC play through 24 games, the Tigers traveled to Texas A&M and swept a team fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth. That weekend showed exactly what Jackson is building: a program that never quits.

The season featured growing pains that come with rebuilding in the SEC, but also moments that proved Missouri's trajectory is heading in the right direction. Jackson's 100th career win came early in the season, marking a milestone as the program continues building toward consistent competitiveness.

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Training Excellence:

• Indoor hitting and pitching facilities
• Multiple practice fields for position-specific work
• Video analysis and player development technology
• Comprehensive strength and conditioning programs

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Academic Excellence at Mizzou:

• Top-tier public research university
• Nationally recognized programs in journalism, business, engineering, and health sciences
• Extensive alumni network across all industries
• Missouri provides dedicated academic advisors, tutoring programs, and study facilities designed specifically for student-athletes.

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MLB Heritage:

• Notable alumni include Max Scherzer, Ian Kinsler, and Aaron Crow
• History of producing professional talent
• Strong relationships with MLB scouts and organizations

Missouri's tradition of developing major league talent continues under Jackson's leadership, with emphasis on preparing players for success beyond college baseball.

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Why Missouri Makes Sense Now:

• SEC competition prepares players for the highest levels
• Ground-floor opportunity to build something special
• Head coach committed to player development and culture
• Strong academics and prestigious degree from flagship university
• Chance to prove yourself in college baseball's toughest conference

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For players who embrace challenges and want to be part of building a championship program, Missouri offers something unique: the opportunity to grow alongside a program that's establishing its foundation for long-term success.

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How Smart Families Approach Recruiting

Programs like Missouri are actively identifying players who fit their culture and development system. That's exactly the strategic approach we teach families to take with their recruiting process—finding the right fit, not just any fit.

If your athlete has the talent and mental toughness to compete at Missouri's level, don't leave their future to chance. Let's build a recruiting strategy that connects them with programs where they can thrive.

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