Ryan Brauninger

Ryan Brauninger

Recruiting & Baseball Analyst

Ryan joined TexAgs in August of 2015. A college baseball player at McNeese State (Class of '09), he moved to College Station in 2010 to pursue a Master's in sport management at Texas A&M. Since receiving his degree, Ryan has been active in the youth sports scene in the Brazos Valley, the state, and region — including a summer stint with USA Baseball. He is a member of the TexAgs Recruiting team and a baseball analyst.

4 Days 'til: X-factors that could help A&M reach its ceiling

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 10 hrs ago by Ryan Brauninger

Texas A&M baseball undoubtedly has top-end talent on its 2026 roster, but a handful of X-factors will be required for the Aggies to reach their ceiling this spring. Keep an eye on Michael Earley's infield, a talented right-hander and even a youngster with an incredible skillset.

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TexAgs Rewind (2/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 14 hrs ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan.

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Cue the bubbles: Michael Earley's No. 25 Ags set for Opening Weekend

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 15 hrs ago by David Nuño

Blue Bell Park opens its gates once again this weekend as Michael Earley & Co. host a three-game set against Tennessee Tech. Head coach Earley joined us on Monday's edition of TexAgs Live to preview the opening series and highlight leaders on and off the field.

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5 Days 'til: Quartet of vets approach Opening Day at full fitness

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 1 day ago by Ryan Brauninger

Since the 2024 Bryan-College Station Super Regional, Texas A&M baseball has been hit by a rash of injuries to a number of stars. As Opening Day of 2026 approaches, a quartet of Aggie veterans — Shane Sdao, Josh Stewart, Gavin Grahovac and Caden Sorrell — are back to full strength.

Aggie baseball Friday night scrimmage quick hitters

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 2 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

7 Days 'til: Shortcomings served as catalyst for Earley's offseason changes

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Nobody has to tell an extremely self-aware Michael Earley that 2025 did not live up to the hype as the Aggies ultimately missed the NCAA Tournament despite being the nation's No. 1 team in the preseason. Instead, Earley has learned from those failures and made changes to better position A&M in '26.

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Left-hander Ethan Darden ready to give A&M everything he has

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Clemson transfer Ethan Darden is very close to making his Texas A&M debut as Opening Day at Blue Bell Park is only eight days away. On Extra Innings, the left-hander spoke about his mentality on the mound, the depth of A&M's bullpen and more.

18.5?

4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting and transfer portal trail surrounding Texas A&M.

Baseball Preseason Camp notes

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 5 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

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'Relentless': Terrence Kiel II expects a lot of A&M's offense

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 6 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Outfielder Terrence Kiel II hit .294 in 54 starts as a true freshman in 2025, and he'll begin his sophomore campaign next week. On Extra Innings, Kiel spoke about working with Cliff Pennington, his expectations for Texas A&M's offense this spring and more.

Fondly remembering the recruiting energy of Februarys past

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Wednesday is the traditional signing period, but the excitement and intrigue are now muted compared to Februarys past. With the landscape so different nowadays, it highlights the personality traits that were once required to be considered a truly "elite" recruiter.

Monday morning recruiting notes

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Thank you, TexAgs

12 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Aggies lose LHP to injury

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 13 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

This Bediako stuff…

16 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

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Shane Sdao's injury changed his perspective on baseball and life

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 17 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Shane Sdao will make his long-awaited return to the mound at Blue Bell Park in just about three weeks after missing the entirety of the 2025 campaign. On Extra Innings, the left-hander spoke about coming back from injury, his newfound perspective and more.

Texas A&M (tentatively) set to host a pair of visitors

Football Recruiting ⋅ 17 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Baseball Preseason Camp Q&A

17 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

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Weston Moss making the jump from bullpen to A&M's starting rotation

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 18 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

One of Michael Earley's more trusted relievers a year ago, right-hander Weston Moss is poised to move into the weekend rotation in 2026. On Extra Innings, the junior spoke about the improvements he has made to his arsenal, facing a potent A&M offense and more.