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Padres Draft: Borthwick Leads Charge
12 Jul
Summary
- Padres select high school pitcher Coleman Borthwick at pick 21.
- Team diversified picks, including hitter and college players.
- Day 2 of the MLB Draft continues with Rounds 5-20.
The San Diego Padres began the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting Coleman Borthwick, a high school right-handed pitcher, with the 21st overall pick. Borthwick, standing at 6-foot-6, impressed with his velocity and slider, earning Florida's Gatorade Player of the Year honors. This pick continues a decade-long trend for the Padres, who have consistently drafted high school talent in the first round.
Following their first-round selection, the Padres expanded their draft strategy across the initial four rounds. They secured a high school hitter in the second round, followed by a college pitcher in the third. The fourth round saw the addition of two college bats to their system. The MLB Draft's second day, which will span rounds 5 through 20, is set to commence on Sunday.
