
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.
Four Texas Tech seniors and two high‑school prospects have signed professional contracts, with notable signing bonuses and a glimpse of the upcoming Round Rock Classic lineup.
The 2026 Texas Tech baseball class is already making waves as its top draftees have put pen to paper on professional contracts, signaling a decisive move toward the July 27 signing deadline.
The 2026 MLB draft saw Texas Tech’s Logan Hughes become the highest‑drafted player in school history, while a wave of Red Raiders talent heads to the pros.
Linkin Garcia, a standout infielder from Texas Tech, announced his commitment to the University of Texas via the NCAA transfer portal, marking the latest departure from a struggling program.
Texas Tech fell 18-8 to BYU in the Big 12 Tournament, ending a season that had started with a 5-1 lead but concluded with a second consecutive losing record.
Texas Tech baseball saw its campaign conclude in Surprise, Arizona, after a high‑scoring defeat to Brigham Young, finishing a sub‑.500 season.