Astros select right-hander Jack Radel with 28th pick in MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Houston Astros have selected Notre Dame pitcher Jack Radel with the 28th overall pick in the MLB Draft on July 11, 2026. Radel has emerged as a top pitcher, posting a 3.29 ERA over 15 starts in his junior season while achieving a career-high 32.5% strikeout rate. His fastball now consistently sits around 94 mph, with the ability to touch 98, alongside a solid mix of secondary pitches. Radel is noted for his command and potential as a workhorse starter. He will now lead the Astros' pitching prospect rankings.
- •Radel posted a 3.29 ERA over 87.2 innings in 2026.
- •His strikeout rate reached a career-high of 32.5%.
- •Radel features a diverse mix of pitches, including a strong slider and cutter.
- •He becomes the top pitching prospect in the Astros' system.
- •Radel is 6-foot-5 and weighs 250 pounds.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Select Right-Hander Jack Radel No. 28 Overall
"The Astros went with a pitcher with their second pick of the day.
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