The 2026 MLB Draft proved to be a watershed moment for Stony Brook’s baseball squad, with two of its most accomplished seniors securing contracts that will take them to the highest level of the sport.
Right‑hander Micah Worley, a Missouri native who dominated the Colonial Athletic Association in his final collegiate season, was selected in the sixth round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Worley finished second in the CAA with 93 strikeouts, posted a 3.12 ERA over 69.1 innings, and earned All‑CAA Honorable Mention and two CAA Pitcher of the Week accolades.
Catch‑er Scott Gell, hailing from Connecticut, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco Giants. Gell set career highs across nearly every offensive metric, compiled 11 multi‑hit games, posted a 10‑game hitting streak, and threw out 19 would‑be basestealers. His defensive prowess was complemented by CSC Academic All‑District honors.
A Legacy in the Making
Worley’s selection marks the first time a Seawolf has been drafted since 2019 and makes him the 29th player in Stony Brook history to be chosen in the MLB Draft. He joins Michael Wilson as the only two players from the program ever drafted by the Diamondbacks, and his 6‑5 record and 3.12 ERA rank him among the most successful pitchers to emerge from the school.
The achievements echo earlier milestones set by Travis Jankowski and Pat Cantwell, who were the last Stony Brook players to be drafted in 2012. Their legacy provides a pathway that Worley and Gell are now walking, reinforcing the program’s growing reputation for producing major‑league talent.
Beyond the draft, the signings underscore the program’s ability to develop well‑rounded athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. As the new professional contracts take effect, the baseball community at Stony Brook looks forward to seeing how these players will contribute to their respective organizations and inspire the next generation of Seawolves.