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.

Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle has likely lost two members of his 2025 recruiting class as Gavin Fein, Kayson Cunningham were both drafted.