Theo Swafford, the 1st overall ranked player in the Class of 2028, has announced his commitment to Texas. Theo Swafford (‘28, CA) stands out consistently in each look as he checks a ton of boxes as well as having an advanced feel for the game. The left-handed hitter shows a loose but compact stroke with top of the class barrel accuracy, controlling the strike zone well while recognizing spin and producing consistent line-drive contact to all fields with some emerging pull-side power that flashes during game action. At shortstop, the athleticism shows with his quickness/range in all directions, soft/sure hands and strong instincts with a clean release and the body control to handle all types of plays on the move, rounding out one of the more complete profiles in the country.