​With the 92nd pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the New York Mets chose Texas outfielder Aidan Robbins, a seasoned hitter whose bat-to-ball skills and power are more than enough to contend at the professional level. In his lone season with the Longhorns, Robbins displayed a newly discovered power that propelled his stock and solidified his standing as an elite college hitter, even as he faced some of the toughest pitching the sport has to offer.
Listed at 6’2” and 205 pounds, the right-handed hitter transferred to Texas with a proven track record of getting on base and collecting hits. Those abilities remained constant, but his power surged during his time in Austin. Although he had only 12 career homers over his two previous seasons, Robbins finished 2026 tied for 10th nationally with 24 home runs. His hitting numbers across the board paced both the Longhorns and the SEC, culminating in him being named the 2026 SEC Newcomer of the Year. He slashed .333/.435/.697 with an OPS of 1.122, adding 24 homers and 64 RBIs.
In addition to earning SEC Newcomer of the Year honors, Robbins was selected to the 2026 Baseball America First Team All-American and the First Team All-SEC. As he makes the leap to the professional level, Robbins’ bread and butter will be his plate discipline and swing decisions. His approach centers on quick, high hands and a compact, yet powerful load—a swing that scouts have described as unorthodox but effective.
At Texas, Robbins showed a more aggressive approach than in years past. A slightly revised plan emphasized hunting fastballs, which translated into increased power and more fly balls. He proved especially dangerous when he connected with an upper-90s heater. Synergy data cited a .454 average and a .928 slugging percentage against fastballs in 2026. Robbins acknowledged the shift, saying, “It flipped when the team needed it, really. It was just time to switch over from ‘just trying to get hits’ to ‘do damage and really put my team in a position to win.’” The change brought more power but also led to more swing-and-miss, particularly on off-speed pitches. At times, he struggled against breaking balls and changeups, a challenge that professional pitchers will certainly attempt to exploit.
Nonetheless, Robbins has built a robust hitting resume during his college career. He began at Seton Hall, where he produced two impressive seasons. As a freshman, he slashed .302/.368/.512 in 185 plate appearances, showing little need to adjust to college pitching. As a sophomore, he elevated his game to another level, posting an astounding .422/.537/.652 line in 255 plate appearances. His .537 on-base percentage ranked fifth nationally, while his .422 batting average was sixth in the country. Beyond hitting, Robbins has sufficient speed and arm strength to project as a contributor at the professional level, though neither attribute jumps off the page. As a sophomore, he swiped 20 stolen bases, and he went 12-for-13 in stolen-base attempts for Texas. His baserunning remains sharp, and his overall profile reflects a hitter capable of impacting games in multiple ways as he transitions to pro ball.