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The Texas State baseball team will be without starting shortstop Dawson Park for the postseason. The star player has parted ways with the program in the middle of his sophomore year.
A shoving match erupted following a recent loss. It led to negative conversations with the coaching staff regarding his outlook for 2027.
The infielder will not return to the Bobcats this year. It appears he’ll seek a promotion via the transfer portal in the offseason.
Who is Dawson Park?
The shortstop has been one of the more productive players on the roster in 2026. Park is hitting .301 with 13 homers and a team-leading 52 RBIs.
He is also one of the better defenders in the lineup.
The dive, the throw & the stretch!#EatEmUp #SlamMarcos #SCTop10 #D1Top10 x @dawsonpark06 @AliJaquae pic.twitter.com/ilynz6a99f
— Texas State Baseball (@TxStateBaseball) May 3, 2026
The Magnolia, Texas native signed with the program as a 2024 recruit. He has since elevated his pro outlook in San Marcos.
D1 Baseball considers him a Top 5 player at his position at the mid-major level. He would continue to boost his stock with strong junior season, particularly at a P4 school.
It appears he’ll have that opportunity, though conversations with his future program could begin earlier than expected.
Dawson Park is no longer on Texas State’s roster.
After the game, an argument broke out between the players for the Bobcats which got heated enough that folks had to be separated.
A lot of tension right now considering how this season has gone. https://t.co/teIhGYYQSm
— Colton McWilliams (@ColtonBMc) May 3, 2026
He has not been in the lineup over the last three games. His absence comes after a shoving match unfolded between him and a teammate.
Park was the final out in a game vs. South Alabama. He reportedly responded emotionally.
It is said that he became involved in a heated argument with another team member following the loss. The optics were poor amid a disappointing season that’s seen the Bobcats go 30-21.
Park is no longer listed on the team website.
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The shouting match played a role. It was not the ultimate cause of his exit.
Following the disagreement, Park met with the coaching staff to gauge his commitment. He refused to confirm his return in 2027.
The shortstop was expected to be a potential portal casualty prior to the spat. Big time schools from the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 will come calling in hopes of luring him from Texas State.
It seems he’s gotten the ball rolling a few weeks early. He will not finish his sophomore season with the Bobcats. Instead, he’ll look to land at a new spot next year after a rocky departure.