Dee Kennedy selected by Cardinals in fourth round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 114th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11. Kennedy had an impressive season, batting.357 with 20 home runs and 69 RBI, setting a school record. His selection continues a trend as the sixth consecutive year a Wildcats player has been chosen in the draft. The Cardinals may offer an approximate signing bonus of $684,300, depending on their bonus pool. Kennedy, who previously played two seasons at Texas, received significant accolades this year, including D1Baseball All-American honors.
- •Dee Kennedy selected 114th overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Kennedy batted.357 with 20 home runs at Kansas State.
- •The selection marks six straight years Kansas State has had a draftee.
- •Kennedy earned 2026 D1Baseball All-American Third Team honors.
- •Possible signing bonus for Kennedy estimated at $684,300.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State baseball's Dee Kennedy picked by Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft
"Star Kansas State baseball shortstop Dee Kennedy has been picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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