The newly rebuilt Pac-12 had a great weekend during the 2026 MLB draft, as they wound up sending 15 prospects to the majors across the two-day endeavor. The No. 22 Oregon State Beavers were the biggest contributors, led by top 200 prospect Ethan Kleinschmit, while new affiliate member Dallas Baptist was right behind them. Of those selected, eight were pitchers and six were positional players, with Luke Pettitte of DBU being the sole two-way player from the new Pac-12 making up the final spot.
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All in all, a great year that sets a great expectation for the conference and its members in 2027. Here’s a breakdown of each player drafted listed by school and what round/pick they were taken.
Dallas Baptist University: 4
As mentioned earlier, Pettitte was the only two-way player drafted from the Pac-12, which can be a great addition to the New York Yankees lineup in the future. The junior took more appearances at the plate in 2026, hitting .337 with a 1.096 OPS across 166 at-bats in 42 games. He was a fireworks machine, knocking 16 balls out of the park and notching 48 RBIs, nearly one-tenth of the run production of the squad. Pettitte didn’t see time on the mound in 2026, but had a 0.00 ERA in six appearances across 11.1 innings pitched during the 2025 season. Pettitte could turn into a great two-way player if he can develop as a pitcher while continuing to be dominant at the plate, putting him in elite company if so.
Getting the call just four picks after his former teammate, now divisional rival, Bennett’s 2026 campaign helped set himself up for success. In his second year with DBU, Bennett hit a clean .346 average with an astounding 1.251 OPS, one of the best in the nation. He had better production numbers than his two-way teammate, recording 19 home runs and 53 RBIs throughout the season. On top of the great performance at the plate, the senior was perfect in fielding behind the plate as a catcher, getting 32 put outs and four assists in 36 chances for outs. Bennett can be a great asset for the Blue Jays once he gets some time in the minors, especially when you consider that Toronto is currently last in the AL East, having gone through one of the biggest flips year-over-year so far.
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Continuing the march around the diamond of picks for Dallas Baptist, Tryon was selected later in the second day after reaching new heights in 2026. After a decent 2025 campaign, Tryon hit a great .315 average and .966 OPS, an increase of .050 and .155 respectively. Across his 67 hits, he notched 11 doubles and home runs while drawing 33 walks and five stolen bases. An all around threat in the box, Tryon’s utility across the entire diamond was great, but he took the majority of his time on the field as a first baseman and left fielder while serving as the designated hitter from time to time. That type of moldability can help elevate Tryon’s stock faster, hopefully turning into opportunities at The Show.
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Aiden VanDeHatert (P, Boston Red Rox, Round 20 Pick 604)
In one of the final picks of the draft, the Patriots had one more prospect in Aiden VanDeHatert get his name called. VanDeHatert was a reliable closing/relief option for DBU, with several shutout appearances throughout the 2026 season. However, bad outings against New Mexico State, Kennesaw State, Oklahoma and UTA brought up his averages, putting his ERA to 6.10 after impressive stints once the UTA outing was put behind him. VanDeHatert had similar effects happen to his win-loss record, finishing with a 2-3 record and one save. With some time and with the potential of some much needed run support, VanDeHatert could become an even better prospect for the Red Sox, who don’t necessarily need a short inning relief or closing pitcher at the moment, but could down the line.
Gonzaga: 1
Mikey Bell was the best statistical player on the Bulldogs’ roster this year, resulting in earning the honor of being named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year. In 225 at-bats in 54 games, Bell hit .378, notching the most hits on Gonzaga with 85 while crossing the plate 52 times. With an OPS of 1.058 (.604 SLG, .454 OB), he was extremely productive in his redshirt junior year. Fielding was not the greatest, as he did commit 12 errors for a .923 fielding percentage, but that can be remedied over time. The Giants do have name power at third with Matt Chapman taking the helm, but his best years are seemingly behind him, leaving the hot corner open for competition for Bell and others to fight for.
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Oregon State: 5
The only top-200 prospect in the Pac-12, Ethan Kleinschmit was the journeyman for the Beavers this year. Pitching in the most innings of any pitcher on the staff (77), Kleinschmit allowed 33 earned runs this year, only giving up more than two runs in four of his 15 appearances. He did have the worst ERA of any starting pitcher on the team (3.74), mainly due to his 11 home runs given up. However, Kleinschmit held his opponents to a .222 batting average, which is no small feat when playing schools like Arizona, Alabama and a white hot Air Force team. He won’t be in the majors, and maybe not triple-A in his first year like other amazing pitchers, but don’t be shocked when we all hear the name Kleinschmit getting the call to the majors soon.
Even though he was drafted two rounds later, Segura had a great resume heading into the MLB Draft that stacked up with Kleinschmit, especially from this year. Sporting a 2.22 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, the right-handed senior only appeared in two games where the Beavers lost, earning a 6-2 record. In fact, the only times where Segura’s ERA was above 2.00 was when he had his two losses to Purdue and Air Force, but eventually brought them down to great numbers. He also had 82 strikeouts in 73 innings while giving up only 56 hits. The White Sox are now seemingly in a spot to contend for a divisional pennant, but with Segura growing in their farm system, that trend might continue with the right conditions.
After seeing two of his mates get drafted on the first day, Wyatt Queen had his name called first on the second day. In 2026, Queen was one of the best relief pitchers in the Beavers’ bullpen, earning a 2.49 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. Through 47 innings pitched and 171 batters faced in 21 appearances (including one start), he only allowed 35 hits and 13 earned runs, holding batters to a .205 batting average. All of these stats were improvements year-over-year while only pitching in just two-thirds of an inning less from 2026 to 2025. The Seattle Mariners have been utilizing the “piggyback” style of pitching rotations, keeping a priority on its starting pitching and using them more than the average starting rotation. Queen can still find a spot as a short relief pitcher or closer, which given his track record over the last two years, should definitely be in the cards.
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Isaac Yeager (P, Chicago White Sox, Round 14 Pick 405)
Yeager was in a similar boat to Queen, with a great 2026 relief year under his belt that got him picked up by the Chicago White Sox. With a 2.04 ERA and a .91 WHIP, Yeager came in clutch for the Beavers, earning himself a 6-2 record in the process. That was with less innings pitched than his former teammate, but also had four more appearances, so the exposure was still there. Plus, Yeager had a .184 opposing batting average, further cementing his presence on the mound. Again, the White Sox are currently in a decent position, as they are tied for first with the Guardians. But, just like his teammate Segura, with the right development and potential for a spot opening up in the future, Yeager could see himself in the black and white with a stint in the minors.
The final and arguably best relief/closing pitcher from the Beavers’ bullpen, Roblez heard his name late, but should still make an impact in the big leagues. In 24 appearances, the California native posted a 1.50 ERA in 30 innings, only allowing a .173 opposing batting average while giving up 18 hits and five earned runs. Those are all amazing stats to capture in just one season, but there’s one that trumps all in my eyes, which is the 14 saves Robelz secured throughout the year, a save rate of 58.3 percent. The Padres have Mason Miller, which should be their guy for years to come. But regardless of whether it’s in San Diego or somewhere else, Roblez has the potential to have his own walk up song once he’s in the majors.
San Diego State: 3
San Diego State’s Rohan Lettow was one of the best pitchers in the Mountain West last year, leading the Aztecs all the way to the conference championship. With an impressive 3.79 ERA and a decent 1.29 WHIP, Lettow was the ace of the SDSU lineup, earning an honor as an all-MW first team member. He also produced the lowest opponent batting average of the starting pitchers with a .251, which was great in a league where hitting was great. The Pirates are in the middle of figuring out whether they want to keep the pieces they already have developed or just clean house. Regardless of that choice, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Lettow climb the ranks and get a spot in the future.
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The Mountain West Player of the Year, Jackson was bound for the major leagues and found a home in Los Angeles. He was statistically the best hitter in the conference, posting a .338 batting average with a 1.027 OPS. Getting 78 hits through 231 at-bats, Jackson got 18 doubles and 15 home runs (both best on the team) while hitting in 48 RBIs. And even though he was caught four times, Jackson also stole eight bases, proving himself to be an all around threat. The Angels are in last place in the AL West and aren’t in any position to take any near-future accolades, giving time for Jackson to grow and prove himself in their farm system with the hope to see him in The Show.
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Anthony Marnell IV (C, Athletics, Round 20 Pick 591)
The Aztecs final pick was one of their most consistent hitters down the line in Anthony Marnell IV. Overall, the 2026 season was not the greatest for the redshirt sophomore. Sporting a .257 batting average and a .722 OPS, things were a mixed bag for Marnell IV, with many multi-hit games in between getting blanked at the plate. Despite the rollercoaster of a season through the first two months, Marnell IV ended the year on great terms, getting a hit in eight of his final 10 games, including the five games SDSU played in the Mountain West tournament. If he can harness what he did in the final games of his college career, then Marnell IV will have a great start to his minor league career.
Texas State: 2
Despite having a down year, Mora was selected as the final single-digit round pick of the Pac-12 to the Brewers. Posting a .235 batting average (his worst in college) through 226 at-bats. Slugging wise, 2026 was a decent season, as he got a .447 slugging percentage, hitting 11 balls out of the park and 13 doubles. However, Mora had one of his worst on-base percentages of his career, only getting on base 29.3 percent of the time, striking out 67 times as well. Mora will have time to grow with a mix of young and experienced players currently on the Brewers roster, which should prove wonders for the Tomball, Texas native. Given the chance, Mora could get the chance once he puts in that time.
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Rashawn Galloway (C, Houston Astros, Round 16 Pick 481)
Following up his teammate seven rounds later, Galloway was picked up by the Astros, which could prove to be a powerful bat staying in Texas. In his best statistical season in college, Galloway finished with a .318 batting average, getting 84 hits with 27 doubles and 12 home runs. He had the second best slugging percentage on the team of those who qualified with a .580, combining with his .368 on base percentage for a .948 OPS. Rounding out his performance was his presence behind the plate, as he had 108 chances for an out and only recorded two errors for a .982 fielding percentage. The Houston franchise might need to go back to the drawing board depending on how the second half of the season goes, giving Galloway the opportunity to rise and grow quicker.
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