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Andrew Wright signs with Padres organization after going undrafted

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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Andrew Wright, a 2023 graduate of Lodi High School, has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the San Diego Padres. Wright, a left-handed pitcher who played three seasons at Cal State-Fullerton, received a call from the Padres shortly after the MLB draft concluded on July 12. He compiled a career earned-run average of 4.07 at Cal State-Fullerton and made the All-Big West first team in 2025. Wright will begin his professional career in the Arizona Complex League Padres. He plans to return to complete his communications degree at Fullerton in the future.

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•Wright signed with the Padres on July 30, 2026.
•He has a career 4.07 ERA at Cal State-Fullerton.
•Wright aims to develop further and reach the majors.
•He initially did not get drafted on July 11-12.
•Wright currently assigned to Arizona Complex League Padres.

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7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Baseball: Lodi grad Wright signs with Padres organization after going undrafted

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Jul. 30—A Lodi High graduate is taking the next step in his baseball journey. Andrew Wright, a 2023 Lodi grad who has played the last three years for Cal State-Fullerton, has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the San Diego Padres organization, and will be assigned to begin his pro career soon. Wright didn't hear his name called in the Major League Baseball draft on July 11 and 12. ...
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