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Three Longhorns named semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy
TL;DR
Three Texas Longhorns players, Carson Tinney, Aiden Robbins, and Dylan Volantis, have been named semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded to the top college baseball player. Their standout performances have contributed significantly to the team's success during the 2026 season.
Key points
- Three Longhorns named semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy
- Carson Tinney has a .311 batting average and 20 home runs
- Aiden Robbins has a .348 batting average and 19 home runs
- Dylan Volantis has a 2.05 ERA and struck out 105 batters
Dick Howser TrophyTexas LonghornsCarson TinneyAiden Robbins
During the 2026 baseball season, the Texas Longhorns have been one of the best teams in the nation. While their roster is full of talent, three players who have stood out are Carson Tinney, Aiden Robbins, and Dylan Volantis. On Friday, the trio was rewarded for their play by being named semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy. The award is given annually to the top college player in the nation.
In his first season in the Forty Acres, Tinney has been one of the Longhorns' most potent bats. In 51 games, the talented catcher has posted a .311 batting average and driven in 51 runs. He also brought needed power with 29 extra-base hits, including 20 home runs. After arriving on campus with high expectations, the former Notre Dame star has not disappointed.
Like Tinney, Robbin joined Texas out of the transfer portal in the offseason. Since putting on a Longhorns uniform, all he has done is hit. Through 201 at-bats, Robbins has posted a .348 batting average and driven in 53 runs. While it is only his first year in the SEC, the Pennsylvania native has been a tough out at the plate and added 19 home runs to his resume.
Rounding out the trio is Volantis, who has frustrated hitters on a weekly basis. In a career-high 74.2 innings, the Longhorns' lefty has posted a 2.05 ERA and struck out 105 batters. He has held opponents to a .188 batting average and was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.
Over the next few weeks, it will be interesting to see how the list of candidates for the Dick Howser Trophy is narrowed. All three Longhorns have made compelling cases and rank in the top five in multiple categories. That should be enough for one of the three, if not all, to be finalists.
The focus for Texas is on winning a national title, but if Tinney, Robbins, or Volantis can bring home one of college baseball’s biggest awards, there will be reason for celebration in Austin.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Dick Howser Trophy names three Texas Longhorns as semifinalists
Q&A
Who are the Texas Longhorns semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy?
The semifinalists are Carson Tinney, Aiden Robbins, and Dylan Volantis.
What are the statistics of Carson Tinney in the 2026 baseball season?
Carson Tinney has a .311 batting average, 51 RBIs, and 20 home runs in 51 games.
What is the significance of the Dick Howser Trophy in college baseball?
The Dick Howser Trophy is awarded annually to the top college baseball player in the nation.
