Cincinnati Reds select Brodie Purcell in 2026 MLB draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have chosen Brodie Purcell with the 362nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Purcell, a reliever from Florida State University (FSU), had a solid season with a 5-2 record and a 4.97 ERA over 38 innings. He played a significant role in FSU’s Tallahassee Regional, securing wins against Northern Illinois and Coastal Carolina. This draft marks Purcell as the seventh Seminole selected in the MLB draft, following a productive season after transferring from the University of Southern California.
- •Brodie Purcell drafted by Cincinnati Reds at No. 362 overall.
- •Purcell recorded a 5-2 record and three saves this past season.
- •Key performances helped FSU in the Tallahassee Regional.
- •Purcell is the seventh draft pick from FSU in 2026.
- •He previously played for USC before transferring to FSU.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Brodie Purcell drafted by Cincinnati Reds in 2026 MLB draft
"The Cincinnati Reds have drafted FSU reliever Brodie Purcell with the No. 362 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft
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