Dylan Volantis earns special recognition
During the 2025 campaign, the Texas Longhorns were one of the best teams in the SEC. While they got plenty of impressive performances at the plate they also excelled on the mound. One player who stood out was left-hander Dylan Volantis, who established himself as one of the best relievers in the nation.Â
In 51 innings, the Westlake High School product posted a 1.94 ERA while striking out 74 batters. The California native was nearly unhittable in his first college season, holding opponents to a .185 batting average. As Volantis thrived out of the Longhorns bullpen, he took on the closer role, adding 12 saves to his resume.Â
Although it was only his first season, Volantis quickly earned the trust of Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle. During the regular season, Schlossnagle called on his star reliever a team-high 23 times. Now that the regular season is in the books, Volantis is adding to his trophy case.
Due to his play, Volantis earned Fresh All-American honors. It is only the first of many awards that the Westlake High School product should earn at Texas. Last month, he was named the SEC Freshman of the Year. His national recognition did not stop there, as Volantis was also a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.Â
While expectations for next year will be higher than ever, it is a challenge Volantis is ready to face. This past season, he pitched in one of the toughest conferences in the country and dominated. With one year of experience under his belt, Volantis should continue to improve as he looks to help the Longhorns end their title drought. For Longhorns fans, that is an exciting future to think about.Â
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