Robin Villeneuve to return in 2026
July 17, 2025 | Baseball
The first baseman hit a team-best .365 and led the Red Raiders in doubles (18) and on-base percentage (.447)
LUBBOCK, Texas – Fresh off a season that saw him hit .365 with 18 doubles and 12 home runs, first baseman Robin Villeneuve has announced his intention to return to the Red Raiders in 2026, exercising his extra year of eligibility that was granted to all student-athletes who competed at a non-NCAA institution during their career.
A native of Quebec, Canada, Villeneuve shined in his first season at Tech, leading the Red Raiders in average (.365), doubles (18), OPS (1.108), on-base percentage (.447) and walks (26).
Villeneuve finished second on the squad in hits (69) and runs scored (46), and finished third on the Red Raiders in home runs (12) and RBIs (49). The Canadian earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors.
In addition to his strong work at the dish, Villeneuve also shined in the field, recording a fielding percentage of .991. The first baseman had 36 assists and made just four errors at first base.
Villeneuve arrived at Tech after spending the 2024 season at Tennessee where he won the National Championship. Villeneuve transferred to Tennessee after a decorated two-year career at Weatherford College that saw the slugger lead the NJCAA in home runs during the 2023 season.
