Recruit Profile: Michael Cantu

Michael Cantu, the 6’4’’, 220 lbs catcher from Moody High School in Corpus Christi, knew before the MLB draft that his mind was made up.

“I was surprised I got drafted because when I got called in the third round, I told everyone that the University of Texas was looking really appealing,” Cantu said.

Cantu got drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 30th round, but turned the major leagues down for a chance to play at Texas like his future teammate, Tyler Schimpf.

“I was surprised I got drafted because I told them I was going to Texas,” Cantu said, “But it was a blessing.”

Cantu poses a great addition to the Texas baseball team. In 2014, he was named a 3rd Team All-American by Perfect Game and was All-Region 1st Team in Texas. Cantu played catcher and pitcher during Moody’s 2013 season and helped his team to the 4A title game.