Auburn’s Rembert Makes Waves in the 2026 MLB Draft
Chris Rembert, a second‑baseman from Pensacola, Florida, was taken with the 51st overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the first Auburn player selected in this year’s draft and the second overall with Auburn ties after Coleman Borthwick.
The slot value attached to the 51st slot sits near $1.94 million, a figure that underscores the financial stakes for both player and club.
Rembert’s two‑year stint at Auburn was marked by a .344 batting average, 14 home runs and 92 runs batted in, while his defensive reliability shone through a .974 fielding percentage built on 145 putouts and 191 assists with only nine errors in 115 games.
Other Auburn Prospects on the Radar
Scouts also keep an eye on third baseman Eric Guevara, shortstop Brandon McCraine, and pitchers Alex Petrovic and Ryan Hetzler, each of whom could follow Rembert’s path to the majors.
The Pirates’ selection adds to a growing list of Auburn alumni who have leveraged strong collegiate performances into professional opportunities, reinforcing the university’s reputation as a talent incubator.