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Five Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball players have been drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft and signed professional contracts totaling close to $2 million, highlighting a historic draft class for the program.
The Detroit Tigers welcomed 20 new draftees, yet their farm system slid to No. 22 in Baseball America’s mid‑season rankings, underscoring both promise and peril.
A look at the nine players with local ties drafted this year, highlighted by Evan Dempsey’s historic selection and the broader impact on Florida’s collegiate programs.
The Detroit Tigers selected Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey with the 69th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career marked by back‑to‑back John Olerud awards and elite two‑way performance.
A look at the career of Evan Dempsey, whose hard work propelled him to the top 100 prospects and earned him conference honors before the draft begins.
Evan Dempsey, a back‑to‑back unanimous All‑American and John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year, is set to enter the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft after a three‑year run at Florida Gulf Coast University. He credits the Eagles' coaching staff for his mental and mechanical development, plans to spend draft weekend in Tampa with family, and advises future players to stay loyal to the program. Coverage will air on NBC, Peacock and MLB platforms, with Dempsey ranked No. 72 overall by D1Baseball.com.
Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast University becomes the second player in school history to be named a unanimous All‑American, collecting top accolades as both pitcher and position player.
Chris Diaz, a junior at Florida Gulf Coast, has pledged to the Arkansas Razorbacks, bringing a 91‑93 mph fastball, a mid‑80s slider and a strong track record that includes a 3.98 ERA and a top‑20 transfer ranking.
Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, securing the John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year.
Evan Dempsey’s second consecutive consensus All-American selection highlights a standout season that blends elite hitting and pitching, positioning him for a historic unanimous honor.
Junior Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast has been recognized with additional First Team All‑America selections from Baseball America and Perfect Game, bringing his total honors within reach of a Consensus All‑American designation.
UCLA’s John Savage received the Skip Bertman award, his team posted a program‑record 52 wins, and several players captured national player of the year accolades.
John Savage leads UCLA to a record 52‑win season, earning Skip Bertman Coach of the Year honors while a host of other national awards highlight a remarkable year for the sport.
UCLA’s baseball team finished the regular season with a program‑record 52 wins, topped the nation’s rankings, and collected a suite of individual honors, including the Skip Bertman Coach of the Year award for John Savage.
Coach John Savage was honored as Skip Bertman Coach of the Year after UCLA’s record‑setting 52‑win season, a run that included a perfect Big Ten sweep and a host of national player awards.
The College Baseball Foundation celebrated the 2026 season with a suite of awards that highlighted offensive brilliance, pitching dominance, and coaching excellence.
Evan Dempsey’s historic back‑to‑back John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year award highlights a season of dual‑role excellence for Florida Gulf Coast.
Evan Dempsey, a two‑way star for Florida Gulf Coast, has been selected to the First Team All‑American roster by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings for the second straight year, a distinction that marks a milestone for his program and underscores his all‑around impact.
Evan Dempsey, Jon Embury and Javier Gorostola were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All‑Southeast Region teams, highlighting a breakout season for Florida Gulf Coast University’s program.
Baseball America’s 2026 College All‑America teams highlight a concentration of talent from powerhouse programs, with Georgia Tech and Texas each placing three players on the first team. Standout hitters and pitchers from across the nation earned recognition, setting the stage for an exciting MLB draft.
Campbell University’s sophomore Jett Music is among the finalists for the prestigious John Olerud Two-Way Player award, recognizing his outstanding performance both at the plate and on the mound during the 2026 season.
Over 14 weeks, Baseball America highlighted top college baseball talent, honoring 151 players and spotlighting repeat performers, including five‑time selection Evan Dempsey.
Season tickets for Florida Gulf Coast University's 2027 baseball and softball campaigns are now available, with all ticketing fees waived for purchases made before June 15. The programs have set attendance records and earned multiple conference honors.
Season tickets for the 2027 FGCU baseball and softball seasons are now available, with all ticketing fees waived for purchases made before June 15.