Texas baseball is just a few days out from taking the field for its annual Alumni Game on Jan. 31. Opening day for the 2026 season is also looming right around the corner, as the Longhorns officially begin the season taking on UC Davis for a three-game series starting Feb. 13. AdvertisementTinney posted 17 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .348 batting average, earning an All-ACC First Team selection a season ago. At the first media availability of the season, Schlossnagle spoke about Tinney’s abilities and what sticks out about his new catcher. “Rodriguez is coming back from his hand surgery in the fall, but if he’s out there, he’s really played well at shortstop,” Schlossnagle said.