Texas A&M Baseball Has Revealed Its New 12th Man

After suffering a season-ending injury in 2025, veteran right-hander's perseverance earned him one of the program’s highest honors.

Jun 24, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Texas A&M Aggies pitcher Josh Stewart (34) throws against the Tennessee Volunteers during the third inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

On Friday afternoon, Texas A&M Baseball officially revealed their 12th Man for the 2026 college baseball season.

Josh Stewart, who enters his fourth season as an Aggie, earned the prestigious honor that's been a staple of Texas A&M culture for over a century.

Your 12th Man, Josh Stewart. 👏#GigEm | @jstew1712 pic.twitter.com/vWYuiH15FY

— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) January 16, 2026

Stewart, a right-handed pitcher from Georgetown, Texas, transferred to Texas A&M after spending his freshman year with the Texas Longhorns. In his first season with the Aggies, Stewart made 11 appearances and one start spanning 16.0 innings. While he ended the season with an ERA of 6.75, it was clear that he had the right stuff to pitch in the SEC.

It was in 2024 that Stewart truly became a significant piece of the Texas A&M pitching staff. The righty made 25 appearances out of the bullpen, spanning a total of 31.2 innings. With more experience, Stewart's impact on the game turned for the better as he ended the season with a 4.26 ERA and 38 strikeouts.

After only one appearance in the 2025 season, Stewart suffered a season-ending injury. After going through the rehab process, the right-hander looks to once again be a massive part of Texas A&M's pitching depth. With the program seeing turnover in their starting rotation from last season, it's expected that Stewart will get time as a starter for the Aggies in some capacity.

Why Stewart’s 12th Man Honor Carries Extra Weight

May 23, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies pitcher Josh Stewart (34) pitches against the Tennessee Volunteers during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Stewart earning the title of 12th Man carries a little more weight after the 2025 season. The Aggies were the consensus No. 1 team in the country in the preseason, but quickly faced some difficult times with Caden Sorrell, Gavin Grahovac, and Shane Sdao missing significant time during the regular season.

With the depth of the pitching staff in question, Stewart is the perfect option to be this year's 12th Man. Not only is the right-hander an experienced pitcher in the SEC, but he also brings back College World Series experience to the 2026 squad. That type of veteran presence, after experiencing the height of college baseball, is invaluable to any program trying to get to Omaha.

A message from our new 12th Man to the 12th Man.#GigEm | @jstew1712 pic.twitter.com/XBUxL7igE0

— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) January 16, 2026

Stewart's selection as the 12th Man is as much an endorsement from head coach Michael Earley and his staff as it is a nod from his teammates. The right-hander has shown consistency on the mound in the past, and will likely be a major piece of the puzzle for a pitching staff facing some major questions.