Fien was one of the top recruits in the 2025 class for the Longhorns and played at Great Oak HS in Temecula, Calif., a shortstop prospect with a big-time bat and an elite glove defensively. He was considered the second best recruit in the class, behind only Kayson Cunningham according to most rankings.

The Rangers’ latest selection marks the first time they have used their first-round pick on a high school talent in six years.

With the No. 12 selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Texas Rangers selected Temecula (Calif.) Great Oak shortstop Gavin Fien on Sunday. The Texas Longhorns commit quickly indicated that he has reached an agreement with the Rangers to begin his professional baseball career.