Adrian Rodriguez Ceases Switch-Hitting to Manage Left-Hand Injury

Texas junior shortstop Adrian Rodriguez is abandoning switch-hitting to bat exclusively left-handed heading into 2027 to protect a lingering left-hand injury. Rodriguez, who fractured his hamate in 2025 and had hardware removed in March 2026, hit .327 with 18 doubles and 47 RBIs overall while batting .613 in the NCAA tournament. Head coach Jim Schlossnagle noted the change reduces swing volume and pain.