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Cade Townsend projected as first-round MLB draft pick ahead of Auburn Super Regional

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Cade Townsend projected as first-round MLB draft pick ahead of Auburn Super Regional

Summary

Cade Townsend, a right-handed pitcher for Ole Miss, is projected as a first-round draft pick ahead of the Auburn Super Regional this weekend. Townsend, with a 5-3 record and a 3.94 ERA this season, is expected to start in Game 2 against the fourth-seeded Tigers. He has recently bounced back from a challenging outing in the SEC tournament, showing signs of improvement with seven strikeouts in his last start against Arizona State. His fastball, often reaching 96 mph, and five-pitch arsenal have garnered significant attention from MLB scouts as the draft approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Cade Townsend has a 5-3 record in 14 starts this season.
•He enters the Super Regional with a 3.94 ERA over 64 innings pitched.
•Townsend's fastball is consistently at 94-97 mph with a five-pitch mix.
•Scouts project Townsend to go between 9th to 25th overall in the MLB draft.
•He is expected to pitch in Game 2 of the Super Regional against Auburn.

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cade Townsend MLB mock draft: Where is Ole Miss RHP projected?

What they're saying

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Here's what to know about Ole Miss right-hander Cade Townsend heading into the Auburn Super Regional, including his latest MLB draft projections.
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