Texas A&M’s history of developing future MLB starting pitchers has dropped off in recent years, but during former head coach Rob Childress’s long-term tenure with the Aggies (2006-2021), pitching was a consistent strength, given his background, currently serving as Nebraska’s pitching coach since the 2023 season.
During his 15-year career in College Station, plenty of former star pitchers come to mind, including Michael Wacha, who entered his 13th MLB season, and third with the Kansas City Royals after joining the Franchise in 2024. At the age of 35, Wacha continues to serve as one of the ball club’s most reliable arms and is headed to his second career All-Star game since 2015.
This season, Wacha is currently 5-5 as a starter with a 3.31 ERA, ranked 20th nationally, 84 strikeouts, and a 1.14 WHIP. Over his last three starts, Wacha’s 15 strikeouts resulted in just one victory, but given the Royals’ offensive struggles, the veteran pitcher can’t be blamed.
Wacha is projected to finish the season with 115 strikeouts, and, like many starting pitchers in their mid to late 30’s, things have slowed down on the mound, making every start routine, directly leading to the former Aggie star’s All-Star selection.
During his A&M career, the potential was there from the jump, finishing his freshman year with a 2.90 average and 9-2 record, leading to his defining sophomore season, building a 9–4 record in 16 starts with 123 strikeouts, 20 walks, and a 2.29 earned run average, and helped lead the Aggies to the College World Series.
Michael Wacha has earned his second career All-Star roster selection! pic.twitter.com/qNvQKNPtPs
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 4, 2026
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