LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Monday, NM State Athletics announced seven Aggie greats would be enshrined as members of the Class of 2026 induction into the US Bank/NM State Athletics Hall of Fame. Bob McClenahan (Swimming & Diving), Darryl Ford (Football), Sasha Weber (Women's Basketball), Kyle Bradish (Baseball), Kelsey Horton (Softball), Joey Ortiz (Baseball) and Nick Gonzales (Baseball) will each be recognized as the newest members of the hall of fame following a voting process completed by the NM State Hall of Fame selection committee.
 
The group will officially be inducted on Friday, Jan. 23, during a ceremony set to take place inside the Danny Villanueva Victory Club located in the Fulton Athletic Center. This ceremony will be preceded by a halftime recognition during the NM State men's basketball home game against Missouri State which is set to begin at 7 p.m.
 
Anyone interested in attending the 2025 US Bank/NM State Hall of Fame ceremony may reach out to NM State Director of Special Events Nohemi Perez via email at nohemip@nmsu.edu or by phone at (575) 646-8050 or (575) 618-7401.
 
Bob McClenahan | Swimming & Diving | 1971-76
 
Bob McClenahan stands among the greatest swimmers in NM State history. During his remarkable collegiate career, he compiled an astounding 38-1 record in the 200-meter breaststroke, a testament to his dominance in the pool. McClenahan remains the only Aggie swimmer ever to qualify for AAU Nationals.
 
A three-time team captain, he provided leadership and consistency throughout his tenure. Along the way, he broke two Missouri Valley Conference records and set five school records, leaving a lasting legacy that will be etched in history.
 
Darryl Ford | Football | 1984-88
 
Darryl Ford left an indelible mark on NM State football as one of the most feared defensive players in program history. A relentless force at linebacker, Ford earned All-Big West Conference First Team honors in 1988 after a standout senior season. He still holds the Aggie record for career tackles with an incredible 511 stops.
 
The Dallas, Texas, native led the Crimson and White in tackles in both 1985 and 1988 and ranks fourth all-time for single-season tackles with 164 in 1988. Ford's success extended beyond college, as he went on to be signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys before getting picked up by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
 
In his second season in the CFL, he earned CFL All-Star honors after tallying a league-high 155 tackles to go along with three sacks and three interceptions. Eventually, Ford would play three seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons. His professional career would conclude in 1996 after two more years in the CFL with the Memphis Mad Dogs and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
 
Sasha Weber | Women's Basketball | 2012-16
 
Sasha Weber carved out a legacy as one of the best players in NM State women's basketball history. A four-year starter, Weber finished her career ranked ninth and still resides in the top 10 on the program's all-time scoring list with 1,551 points. She also became one of the most prolific shooters in Aggie history, knocking down 269 3-pointers, the second-most ever at NM State, while her 36.6% career 3-point percentage also ranks sixth in school history.
 
Her leadership helped propel the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in her final two seasons. A two-time All-WAC selection, Weber capped her career by earning WAC Tournament MVP honors in 2016, cementing her place among the program's all-time greats.
 
Today, Weber lives in Cornelius, Ore., and is in the process of becoming a Peer Support Specialist through the Virginia Garcia Organization. She credits the NMSU community for building her up to achieve this honor and expresses deep gratitude to her late father, Dave Weber, who passed away three years ago. Weber also thanks Coach Mark Trakh, Coach Tamara Inoue, Coach Aarika Hughes, Coach CC and all her teammates for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
 
Kyle Bradish | Baseball | 2016-18
 
Kyle Bradish is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in NM State baseball history. Over three seasons with the Aggies, Bradish established himself as a dominant force on the mound, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2016 and back-to-back First Team All-WAC selections in 2017 and 2018. He set the program's single-season strikeout record with 140 in 2018 and finished his career with 311 strikeouts which still stands as the second-most in school history. Bradish also ranks fourth in career wins (25), seventh in ERA (3.47) and fourth in starts (46), cementing his place among the program's elite.
 
Following his junior season, Bradish was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. The Baltimore Orioles acquired him in December 2019 he quickly rose through the ranks. Prior to his MLB debut, he dominated Triple-A with the Norfolk Tides, earning International League Pitcher of the Week honors on April 17, 2022—just 11 days before getting the call to the big leagues.
 
As a rookie in 2022, Bradish made 23 starts for Baltimore, posting a 4-7 record while striking out 111 hitters over 117.2 innings. His 111 strikeouts set a new MLB record for a former NM State player, surpassing the previous mark of 98, and he now leads all Aggies in career innings pitched in the majors with 357.2. Bradish earned his first MLB win on May 10, 2022, when he struck out a season-high 11 batters over seven innings in a 5-3 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals.
 
Bradish's rise continued in 2023 when he became the first Aggie ever to appear in the MLB Postseason, starting Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers. Today, he remains a key member of the Orioles' starting rotation, carrying forward the legacy of excellence he built at NM State.
 
Kelsey Horton | Softball | 2016-19
 
Kelsey Horton cemented her place as one of the most dominant players in NM State softball history. A four-year starter, Horton burst onto the scene as the WAC Freshman of the Year in 2016 and went on to earn back-to-back WAC Player of the Year honors in 2017 and 2018. She also shone in postseason play, capturing WAC Tournament MVP honors in 2018.
 
Horton rewrote the Aggie record books during her career, becoming the program's all-time leader in batting average (.378), home runs (72), RBIs (210), total bases (523), runs scored (207), slugging percentage (.750) and doubles (46). She also owns two single-season records, hitting 25 home runs and tallying 154 total bases in 2018 to highlight her incredible power and consistency at the plate.
 
Today, Horton lives in San Clemente, Calif., and is currently in nursing school and she is set to graduate in January 2026. She shares her life with her boyfriend, Cody Toms, and credits the NMSU community, her coaches, and teammates for helping her achieve this honor and shaping the person she is today.
 
Joey Ortiz | Baseball | 2016-19
 
Joey Ortiz established himself as one of the most talented players in NM State baseball history during his three-year career with the Aggies. A dynamic infielder, Ortiz was a three-year starter who capped his collegiate career with a stellar junior season in 2019, hitting an incredible .422 with 8 home runs, 84 RBIs and 43 extra-base hits. That year, he broke NM State's single-season records for hits and triples while also becoming the program's all-time leader in career triples.
 
Following his standout junior campaign, Ortiz was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the first pick in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. After progressing through the minor leagues, Ortiz made his MLB debut on April 27, 2023, and has since completed his third season in the big leagues, now playing as an infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2025, Ortiz served as the starting shortstop for a Brewers team that won an MLB-best 97 games to win the NL Central and earn the top seed in the 2025 MLB Postseason. During the year, Ortiz appeared in 149 games and tallied 45 RBIs and seven home runs.
 
Ortiz is married to Iliana Ortiz and continues to represent NM State proudly as he builds his career at the highest level of baseball.
 
Nick Gonzales | Baseball | 2018-20
 
Nick Gonzales is one of the most decorated players in NM State baseball history and a true program icon. Over three seasons with the Aggies, Gonzales put together a career that ranks among the best in college baseball. He finished with a .399 batting average, 37 home runs, and 152 RBIs in just 128 games. In 2019, Gonzales captured the NCAA batting title with a .432 average and earned Cape Cod League MVP honors that summer, solidifying his status as one of the nation's elite hitters.
 
His junior season in 2020, though shortened to 16 games due to COVID-19, was nothing short of spectacular—he hit .448 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs, earning him Collegiate Baseball Newspaper National Player of the Year honors. Gonzales was an eight-time All-American and a three-time Freshman All-American during his Aggie career, showcasing unmatched consistency and dominance at the plate.
 
Following his collegiate success, Gonzales was selected seventh overall in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He made his MLB debut in 2023 and just completed his third season in 2025 as an infielder for the Pirates, continuing to represent NM State at the highest level of the game. Across his young career, Gonzales has appeared in 225 games in the majors, including playing nearly 100 games in each of the last two seasons.
 
Gonzales is married to Rylee Gonzales and remains a proud ambassador for Aggie baseball as he builds his career in the majors.
 
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