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Yankees Draft Florida Outfielder Blake Cyr
13 Jul
Summary
- New York Yankees selected Blake Cyr in the 18th round.
- Cyr transferred from Miami to Florida before his senior season.
- He earned All-Region honors after a strong senior season.
The New York Yankees selected Florida outfielder Blake Cyr with the 548th overall pick in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB draft. As a senior, Cyr is eligible for a $150,000 signing bonus that does not count against the bonus pool. This selection marks Florida's 237th all-time draft pick and continues a trend of producing multiple draftees.
Cyr transferred to Florida after two years at the University of Miami. Following a challenging junior season impacted by personal loss, he used it as motivation. In his senior year, Cyr significantly improved his performance, slashing .316/.398/.591 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI, earning Second Team All-Region honors.
His college career began at Miami, where he was a Freshman All-American. Cyr transitioned from infielder to outfielder before an injury. At Florida, he was the consistent left fielder for two seasons, showcasing his development and power-hitting capabilities.
