Welcome back to Aggieland, @TravisChestnut_ 👍

In 2025, Chestnut hit .308 with 54 RBI and 40 stolen bases in 60 games #GigEm pic.twitter.com/9LaJHJqT7j

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) July 15, 2025

DTP02 said:

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kevmiller said:

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This thread further confirms a theory I've had for years….. all baseball parents are completly nuts

Carry on …

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You could have just kept your mouth shut about something that is merely academic to you and very personal and important to them. Don't think she's coming across nuts at all in this discussion but you're coming across as a bit of an ass.

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amychestnut said:

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Howdy Aggie Family,

This is Amy Chestnut, mom of Travis Chestnut, former Texas A&M baseball player, Class of 2025 graduate, and member of the 2024 Aggie team that reached the College World Series Finals.

We are seeking pro bono legal assistance from someone experienced in sports law, NCAA compliance, or athlete rights to help us fight an unfair denial of eligibility. Travis is currently pursuing an appeal for one additional season of Division I eligibility, a request rooted in fairness, legal precedent, and the NCAA's evolving policy landscape.

Travis began his career at Temple Junior College, where he played two seasons. Due to the NCAA's COVID-19 relief policy, JUCO athletes were granted an extra year of eligibility for the 2020-2021 academic year, allowing Travis a third year at JUCO, he did not play a 3rd year at Juco, he transferred to Texas A&M and played two full seasons (2023 and 2024), contributing significantly, especially during the team's College World Series run.

Despite being academically enrolled and on track to graduate, Travis was denied a fifth year of eligibility at the Division I level after the CWS, not due to injury, misconduct, or grades, but solely because of the NCAA's "five-year clock" rule. That rule limits all student-athletes to five calendar years from their first full-time enrollment (including JUCOs) to complete four seasons of eligibility.

Here's the issue: In late 2024, following legal challenges (notably the Diego Pavia case), the NCAA implemented a temporary waiver allowing JUCO athletes an additional D1 season. Unfortunately, this waiver was introduced after Travis' denial and wasn't applied retroactively, even though his case meets the same criteria. He was effectively penalized for being too early in the process.

Travis didn't give up. He stayed enrolled at Texas A&M and simultaneously played his final season at St. Edward's University (DII) in 2025. This spring, he carried 12 online credit hours at Texas A&M and 12 in-person hours at SEU, a 24-credit academic load while playing a full season of college baseball. He broke the 45-year-old SEU stolen base record (currently has 40) with 11 homeruns on the season AND finished all 24 hours with all A's! That kind of effort reflects a student-athlete who has gone above and beyond to stay on track academically and athletically.

He officially earned his degree from Texas A&M last week and has since entered the transfer portal, with interest from several programs. But his heart remains in Aggieland. Coach Michael Earley and the A&M staff fully support his return, should the NCAA allow it.

We believe there is a strong case here, both legally and ethically. Travis' situation directly mirrors cases where courts have ruled against the NCAA's outdated and inconsistently applied eligibility rules. The Pavia and Jett Elad cases show a growing judicial willingness to challenge the NCAA on these grounds, especially where JUCO athletes have been disproportionately impacted.

We are looking for a legal professional who can, Review the full timeline and NCAA correspondence, determine if there is a path to refile, appeal, or challenge the NCAA's ruling, Help advocate for a fair reconsideration in light of recent legal precedent.

If you or someone you know has the background to support this kind of effort, we would be incredibly grateful. This is not just about one more season, it's about doing what's right for a student-athlete who's done everything right.

Thank you, and Gig 'Em.

Amy Chestnut

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Cen-Tex said:

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Would also like to see those posters on TexAgs that disparaged Mrs Chestnut, grow a set and apologize to her for trying to help Travis gain another year of eligibility.

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Cen-Tex said:

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Would also like to see those posters on TexAgs that disparaged Mrs Chestnut, grow a set and apologize to her for trying to help Travis gain another year of eligibility.

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aggie orbitalwelder said:

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Can't wait for that first double steal. Chestnut and TK

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