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K-State Star Kennedy Drafted by Cardinals
12 Jul
Summary
- Dee Kennedy drafted 114th overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
- Kennedy earned a $684,300 estimated signing bonus.
- He recorded a school-record 20 home runs in his last season.
Dee Kennedy, a standout shortstop for Kansas State baseball, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2026 MLB Draft. He was chosen with the No. 114 overall pick in the fourth round, continuing a six-season streak of Wildcats players being drafted. Kennedy's signing is estimated to be worth approximately $684,300.
Kennedy, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, had a remarkable offensive season for K-State, batting .357 with a school-record 20 home runs and 69 RBI. He also achieved a .461 on-base percentage and .733 slugging percentage, becoming one of only five Big 12 players to record at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season. His performance earned him Third Team All-American and First Team All-Big 12 honors.
