Four athletes from the Texas Rangers Youth Academy have announced their commitments to continue playing baseball and softball at the collegiate level. Julian Guerrero, George Rodriguez, Hailey Zuniga, and Meagan Robles are among the latest group of players taking the next step in their athletic careers. With these new commitments, 22 Youth Academy athletes from the class of 2026 have now committed to college programs.
Meagan Robles, who plays softball for Red Oak High School and the Rangers Youth Academy, will join Fort Scoff Community College as an outfielder in the fall. She has represented her academy at several RBI regionals, invitationals, and Jennie Finch Classics.
Hailey Zuniga, also a student at Red Oak High School and a teammate of Robles at the Youth Academy, has committed to play softball for Division III University of Mount Saint Vincent. As a pitcher, she has participated in numerous RBI regionals and development events.
George Rodriguez from Cedar Hill High School is set to continue his baseball career at Wiley University at the NAIA level. The left-handed pitcher played for the Rangers Youth Academy during the 2023 RBI Regionals. He was awarded a $15,000 scholarship by the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation during the 2024 Tex Gala for his commitment to both his team and community.
Julian Guerrero of South Grand Prairie High School will play baseball for Arlington Baptist University. Guerrero is recognized as a right-handed batter and thrower who earned the 2025 Rangers NIKE RBI Whataburger Rising Star award due to his performance on field as well as his sportsmanship and involvement in community activities.
In other news related to academy athletes, Jonathan Menefee participated in this year’s Dallas Independent School District Black History Month Showcase hosted by Five Tool Baseball at Globe Life Field on February 8. Menefee drew attention with his defensive skills—particularly an elite diving catch highlighted across Five Tool Baseball platforms—and contributed two hits offensively while also pitching effectively. His measurable statistics included a time of 6.70 seconds in the 60-yard dash, an outfield throwing velocity of 86 mph, an exit velocity of 81 mph at bat, a fastball that reached up to 87 mph on the mound, and a slider clocked at 73 mph.
The Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy offers more than just sports programming; it partners with Buckner International to provide free education and enrichment courses throughout the year for athletes and their families.
