The Laredo Sports Wire News Witty-Witty on Hector Cadena Junior, Laredo United Longhorn Baseball. By Sal Nuno Sciaraffa Jr. C/S for Lrd Sports Wire News Network.
The www.lrdswnews.com witty-witty on Hector Cadena, a standout junior infielder for the United High School Longhorns in Laredo, Texas, is considered one of the top baseball prospects in the state for the class of 2027.
Cadena recently made a verbal commitment to play NCAA Division I baseball for Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Following a dominant 2025 sophomore season, he was named a first-team All-State selection by both the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) and the Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA).
He is noted for his elite physical tools, including a maximum exit velocity of 108.8 mph and a 60-yard dash time of 6.59 seconds, ranking him among the fastest and most powerful hitters in his class. Cadena’s 2025 Sophomore Season Statistics are impressive.
Cadena led the Longhorns in nearly every major offensive category during his sophomore year, posting the best numbers for a United hitter since 2017. Batting Average: .441, OPS / Slugging: 1.299 / .785, Home Runs: 6 (Team High), Hits: 41 (Team High), RBIs: 24 (Team High). Stolen Bases 20 (Team High)
Cadenas' scouting note highlights elite physical tools, including a maximum exit velocity of 108.8 mph and a 60-yard dash time of 6.59 seconds, placing him among the fastest and most powerful hitters in his class.
We got a chance to see him play Friday night in Laredo, Texas, in a scrimmage for the United Longhorns, and he was impressive with his power hitting and speed on the bases. He hit a pop-up to first base, but those who follow baseball will understand what I am about to say: that pop-up was a MAJOR LEAGUE pop-up. A bit higher, and it would have hit the Space Station in orbit.
We will monitor his season and follow him this coming weekend at the 2026 Border Olympics Baseball Showcase in Laredo, Texas.