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Saints & Stars: 6 Jax Athletes Drafted to MLB
13 Jul
Summary
- Six Jacksonville-area players were selected in the 2026 MLB Player Draft.
- Sandalwood High School had two players selected, including Bane Barker.
- Cody Boshell faces a decision between signing with the Diamondbacks or college baseball.
The 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft saw six Jacksonville-area athletes achieve their professional baseball dreams. Sandalwood High School's Bane Barker, a standout pitcher, was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 12th round. His teammate, graduate Dakota Stone, now a pitcher at the University of North Florida, was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round.
Bishop Snyder High School's Cody Boshell, a talented pitcher and first baseman, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 11th round. He now faces a decision between signing professionally or continuing his collegiate career with the national champion Tennessee Volunteers. Bishop Snyder also had pitcher Cole Dennis drafted by the Atlanta Braves earlier in the week.
Further local representation came with the Chicago Cubs selecting former Bartram Trail High School pitcher Ashton Pocol in the 16th round. This year's draft highlights a strong pipeline of talent from the Jacksonville area, with many players either heading to professional organizations or continuing their development in college baseball.
