The second day of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft unfolded with a flurry of selections, as teams continued to sift through a deep pool of collegiate talent.
A Surprise Pick in the Tenth
Among the notable picks was Grant Fontenot, an LSU infielder whose bat had been a cornerstone of the Tigers' lineup, who heard his name called by the Kansas City Royals in the tenth round.
A Left‑Handed Prospect Emerges
The Toronto Blue Jays followed suit, selecting Santiago Garcia, the first left‑handed pitcher from LSU to be drafted, in the twelfth round, a move that could bolster their future rotation.
Another Tiger Joins the Professionals
Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins added Connor Benge, another LSU standout, to their roster in the thirteenth round, rounding out a productive day for the program.
First‑Day Highlights
Day one had already delivered excitement, with Derek Curiel heading to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the fifth overall pick, while Jake Brown slipped to the Seattle Mariners with the 65th overall selection in the second round, and Deven Sheerin found a home with the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round.
The selections underscore the growing influence of LSU’s baseball program on the professional game, as teams look to harness the talent that has consistently emerged from Baton Rouge.