Hard to take real issue with that team but here are a few possible alternatives based on their performance at Texas and not later pro careers.
Start with fact that they list no DH even though that is norm, so for my money best DH at Texas would be Kieschnick, He was at Texas same time as me and I got to see him absolutely dominate college baseball as hitter (and a pitcher for that matter). He was Shohei Otani before Otani at the college level.
You could make an argument for Spike Owen at SS and also one for Tim Harkrider at SS over his brother Kip.
I think there is an argument that Keith Moreland should be on list though what position might be in dispute.
Starting rotation is definitely Swindell and Dressendorfer but I might go with Taylor Jungmann as my Sunday starter based on how he completely dominated just about every single start he had over a three year period. Clemens could be swapped out for Burt Hooten or James Street as weekday starter. I have always thought Clemens was good at Texas but not on level at college as these others, its his pro career that elevates how we view his college numbers (remember he was behind Schiraldi at Texas in '83).
Huston is no doubt closer for sure.
I think Augie as coach is correct though Gus would have strong argument in his favor too.
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