In a deep college class with famous names and athleticism at the top, Texas A&M shortstop Chris Hacopian finds himself underappreciated. Coming in as a relatively unheralded freshman, Hacopian mashed in two seasons at Maryland. He now brings his talents to Texas A&M and the SEC.
Hacopian is a well-respected prospect, essentially a consensus top ten talent in the class. His metrics, however, ssuggest "top ten" may be selling him short. Hacopian has an argument as being the most polished and pro-ready bat in the country. His numbers put him directly in line with recent college stars.
As a sophomore in 2025, Hacopian slashed a loud .375/.502/.656, good for a 1.158 OPS. That came with 14 home runs, and twice as many walks as strikeouts. When looking under the hood, the metrics back it up. It was an 85 percent contact rate paired with a strong 18 percent chase rate. …