MLB draft roundup: See the local athletes and TCU Horned Frogs taken
The 2026 MLB draft is underway and several local prospects are projected to be selected.
See the TCU players, local high schoolers and Texas Rangers who were taken, and check back for updates.
(2) Grady Emerson, Fort Worth Christian HS, Tampa Bay Rays
Fort Worth Christian standout shortstop Grady Emerson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Tampa Bay Rays.
(16) Gio Rojas, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS (FL), Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers selected left-handed pitcher Gio Rojas out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida with the 16th overall pick. With an ability to touch the upper 90s at a young age, Rojas established himself as one of the top left-handed arms in the 2026 draft and the top prep pitcher in the draft. He is a four time state champion and boasted a 0.5 ERA in his senior season with 31 hits in 72 innings.
(42) Chase Brunson, TCU, Washington Nationals
Brunson, who was drafted 42nd overall by the Washington Nationals, was consistent for the Horned Frogs in three seasons with a career .306 batting average. He led the team with 51 RBIs in 2026 and was a staple in the Frogs’ outfield.
(54) Connor Comeau, Austin Anderson HS, Texas Rangers
Comeau, a Texas A&M pledge, is a “young slugger with the ingredients to hit,” according to Baseball America. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers were considering taking him with their first pick (No. 16).
(66) Sawyer Strosnider, TCU, Milwaukee Brewers
Strosnider, a Brock High School product and TCU outfielder, was selected No. 66 overall by the Milwaukee Brewers. At Brock High School, he earned All-State honors, leading the Eagles to the Class 3A Division I state tournament.
At TCU, he broke onto the scene with a stellar year, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors while boasting a .350 average. In his sophomore year, he couldn’t maintain the production, yet his power, speed and defense make his a prospect with high upside. Ahead of the draft, mosts analysts considered him to be a borderline first round talent, but he fell further than most expected on draft boards.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published July 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM.
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