A historic night for the Eagles
The 2026 MLB Amateur Draft concluded with a flurry of selections that highlighted the rising talent emerging from Florida Gulf Coast University's baseball program.
Five current or recent Eagles were drafted, marking the second‑most selections in school history and the most since the 2013 draft, when seven players were chosen.
The final day of the draft proved especially productive, as four of the five picks were announced on that stage, surpassing any other Atlantic Sun Conference program in the process.
Hunter Possehl, a right‑handed pitcher, was the first Eagle to hear his name, selected by the Kansas City Royals in the eighth round with the 239th overall pick.
Chris Diaz followed, going to the Seattle Mariners in the 14th round at the 430th spot, while Ashton Pocol was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 16th round as the 487th overall choice.
Javier Gorostola rounded out the group when the Athletics drafted him in the 17th round with the 501st pick, completing a sweep that underscored the depth of FGCU's talent pool.
Overall, the draft adds to a legacy that now includes 44 players selected over the program's 24‑year history, a testament to the consistent development of professional‑ready athletes.
Coaches and alumni alike view the selections as a validation of the program's recruiting strategy and player development pipeline, suggesting that more Eagles may soon follow suit.
The draft also reflects the growing prominence of the Atlantic Sun Conference, as FGCU's haul outpaced every other member school on the final day.