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Dylan Blomker, the New Mexico Gatorade baseball player of the year, was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the MLB Draft, choosing the Cubs over Louisiana State University and a promising professional pathway.
The 2026 MLB Draft highlighted multiple players with ties to New Mexico, from high school standouts to college standouts, each heading to a different MLB franchise.
LSU’s baseball program is emerging from the 2026 MLB draft with a haul that could redefine its future, blending elite pitching, power hitting and versatile fielding.
The Chicago Cubs chose right‑handed pitcher Dylan Blomker, an LSU signee from New Mexico, with the 159th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, a slot value of $441,300, and he is expected to sign and abandon his college commitment.
The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.
The Chicago Cubs selected LSU pitcher Dylan Blomker with the 159th overall pick, a slot valued at $441,300, continuing a pipeline of Louisiana talent.
Jensen Hirschkorn, a right‑handed pitcher known for a 95‑96 mph fastball, was chosen 84th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 MLB Draft. Rather than join LSU’s 2026 class, he is expected to ink a professional contract, while the Tigers have already secured five other right‑handed arms.
After a senior season that produced 113 strikeouts and a Gatorade Player of the Year award, Dylan Blomker is poised to hear his name called in the 2026 MLB draft while also eyeing a future at LSU.
The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will take place from June 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring LSU players and commits who aim to boost their draft prospects and launch professional careers.
La Cueva's baseball team boasts three standout pitchers headed to top colleges, positioning them as strong contenders for the state championship.