Today is March 19, 2025. And on this date in Texas history, Burt Hooton pitched a 13-inning, 149-pitch masterpiece while leading the Longhorns to a 1-0 win over Texas Tech.

Local News Sinton's Blake Mitchell celebrates being drafted by Kansas City Royals He's the highest Coastal Bend prospect since Burt Hooton was drafted in 1971.

Burt Hooton didn’t write the book on pitching. But the former University of Texas and major league hurler could certainly author a chapter or two.