
Big 12 Dominates 2026 MLB Draft with Record-Breaking Selections
From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.
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From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.

From historic home‑run totals to a deep postseason run and multiple draft selections, the Cowboys’ 2026 campaign delivered milestones on the field and in the classroom.

Four Oklahoma State baseball players were drafted on the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, with power hitter Kollin Ritchie opting to remain in college for his senior year.

Oklahoma State University celebrated a productive Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft as four of its baseball standouts heard their names called, each signing professional contracts while one elects to remain in college for another year.

The 2026 MLB Draft is currently underway, with Oklahoma State players and signees being selected. Alex Conover was the first Cowboy taken in the fourth round, while Dylan Bowen was chosen by the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth round.

Alex Conover, a junior outfielder from Tuttle, Oklahoma, was chosen 134th overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting a strong collegiate performance that included a .357 average, 14 home runs and 16 steals.

The 2026 MLB Draft will be a two‑day, 20‑round event held around All‑Star weekend in Philadelphia, where at least three Oklahoma State Cowboys players are expected to be selected.

A 12‑1 win over USC Upstate was powered by two homers each from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico, while Hudson Barrett tossed seven shutout innings. The Cowboys now face Alabama, needing a victory to force a winner‑take‑all game on Monday.
Oklahoma State’s baseball squad defeated South Carolina Upstate 12‑1, highlighted by Hudson Barrett’s seven‑scoreless innings and multi‑home‑run performances from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico. The win puts the Cowboys one step away from the super‑regional, but they must first navigate a pivotal matchup with Alabama.

Oklahoma State, the No. 2 seed, is fine‑tuning a three‑man rotation that could define its postseason fate.
Oklahoma State’s baseball team, powered by a top‑ranked offense led by Kollin Ritchie and Alex Conover, eyes a deep postseason run while navigating injuries to key pitchers.
Oklahoma State’s offense ranks second nationally in home runs, led by standout hitters Kollin Ritchie and Alex Conover, while the pitching staff works to overcome key injuries as the Big 12 Tournament offers a preview of NCAA postseason play.

Oklahoma State’s season‑ending series opener slipped away as Arizona rallied late, with key home runs and a clutch double deciding the 7‑4 outcome.