The 2026 MLB Draft opened with a cascade of selections, and among them was Oklahoma State outfielder Alex Conover, whose name echoed through the fourth round as the San Diego Padres called him up.
Conover, a native of Tuttle, Oklahoma, closed his college career with a .357 batting average, 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases, numbers that secured him the 134th overall pick and a slot value of $563,900 according to MLB.com.
Day One Highlights
He became the sole representative from the Cowboys on the first day of the draft, a distinction that underscored the anticipation surrounding his professional prospects.
While Conover’s name was already on the board, other promising talents such as outfielder Kollin Ritchie and pitcher Hudson Barrett remained on the table for later rounds.
Day 2 of the draft, covering rounds five through twenty, is slated to begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, promising additional opportunities for unsigned prospects.