Cardinals draft Tegan Kuhns from Tennessee in MLB Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Tegan Kuhns, a pitcher from Tennessee, with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11. Kuhns, recognized as the Vols' top starting pitcher, posted a 3.56 ERA across 81 innings this season and struck out 106 batters. He was also named to the All-SEC second team. This selection marks the fifth consecutive year that a Tennessee player has been chosen within the top 35 picks of the draft. Kuhns had notable performances late in the season, including an eight-inning complete game shutout against Alabama and a 15-strikeout game against Texas. The Cardinals had already picked Trevor Condon at No. 13 overall, further strengthening their draft strategy for pitching prospects.

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