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2026 Baseball Commits

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Cayden Mitchell is a 2025 high school baseball graduate (class of 2025) from Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas. He is a right-handed hitting and throwing infielder (primarily 3B/1B, with some SS and OF versatility), standing 6'2" and weighing around 205-215 lbs. Recruiting and College Path

  • High School Commitment: He verbally committed to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks in September 2023 (publicly announced around then) after an official visit. At the time, he chose Arkansas over offers from schools like Baylor, Arizona State, and Kansas State. He was highly regarded regionally as a top third baseman in Texas.

  • Arkansas Tenure: Mitchell enrolled at Arkansas but redshirted his freshman year in 2026 and did not appear in any games. He entered the transfer portal in mid-2026 with four years of eligibility remaining.

  • Current Commitment: As of June 13, 2026, he announced his commitment to Lamar University (Cardinals) in Beaumont, Texas.

Scouting and ToolsHe has shown solid power and athleticism in showcases:

  • Max Exit Velocity: 95 mph.

  • Bat Speed: Up to 77.9 mph.

  • Hand Speed: Up to 23.5 mph.

  • INF Velocity: 85 mph.

  • 60-yard dash: 7.21 seconds.

  • He participated in Prep Baseball Report Future Games events and earned Perfect Game Preseason All-American honors (Texas All-Region teams).

Rankings (class of 2025, pre-college):

  • Perfect Game: No. 332 overall, No. 23 third baseman nationally; top ~30 in Texas.

  • Prep Baseball Report: Similar strong regional rankings as a top Texas 3B.

Background and Personal Notes

  • Born April 23, 2007.

  • He played travel ball with teams like Texas Stix Scout 2025.

  • In high school, he earned all-district honors (e.g., 1st Team All-District).

  • Personal interests (from a 2023 profile): Nickname "Caydo," favorite player Tim Anderson (for work ethic and infield style), enjoys Chick-fil-A, and lists Deion Sanders as a role model for confidence. He has noted strong appreciation for player development and fan support in college programs.

Mitchell is a power-oriented infielder who re-entered the recruiting/transfer market after limited playing time at Arkansas and has now landed at the D1 level with Lamar. His size, bat speed, and exit velocities suggest potential for offensive production as he develops.

Potentially a good pick up even if only for a year. Bringing in a Power Four recruit even if he didn't play this past year should mean a strong talent in the mid-major group.

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Brady Sullivan is a left-handed hitting and throwing outfielder from Cypress, Texas (born February 22, 2005). He stands 6-1/6-2 and weighs around 195-200 lbs.

High School (Cypress Woods HS)

  • He was a highly regarded recruit out of Cypress Woods High School (Cy Woods).

  • As a senior in 2023, he stole 30 bases, hit 4 home runs, and scored 46 runs. He earned all-district first-team honors and helped his team reach the state semifinals.

  • Earlier, as a sophomore in 2021, he hit .447 with 4 home runs.

  • Ranked as the No. 500 overall prospect and No. 129 outfielder nationally by Perfect Game. In Texas, he was rated No. 75 overall and No. 12 outfielder.

    12thman.com

College Path

  • Texas A&M (2024): Signed with the Aggies as part of the class of 2023 but had a redshirt freshman season in 2024 (no playing time listed).

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  • Blinn College (NJCAA, 2025-2026): Played two seasons as an outfielder for the Buccaneers. In 2026 (sophomore year), he hit .273 with a .799 OPS across 44 games (30 starts). He had 27 hits (including 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR), 27 RBI, 16 walks, and 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts. He also showed strong defensive tools with a reported 97 mph outfield velo and 6.4-second 60-yard dash.

    buccaneersports.com

Blinn reached the NJCAA National Championship but fell short in 2026.

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Recent CommitmentIn June 2026, Sullivan committed to Lamar University (NCAA Division I, Southland Conference), where he has two years of eligibility remaining.

@CardsCountryLU

Personal

  • Son of Kathy Macki and Sean Sullivan, and Teri Sullivan. His parents played college basketball at Incarnate Word (UIW).

  • He has several siblings.

  • Previously expressed interest in sports management and owning a hunting company.

    12thman.com

Sullivan is a toolsy lefty outfielder with speed, arm strength, and solid contact ability who brings junior college experience to Lamar's program.

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