Sports News Report
League: MLBSport: BaseballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Derek Curiel projected as top 15 pick in MLB Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Derek Curiel projected as top 15 pick in MLB Draft
Summary

Derek Curiel is projected to be selected as the 12th overall pick by the Los Angeles Angels in the upcoming MLB Draft on July 11 in Philadelphia. The former LSU star is the third outfielder and eighth college player anticipated to be taken off the board. Curiel has enjoyed a standout collegiate career, earning multiple first-team All-American honors and contributing significantly to LSU's recent national championship success. He finished his time at LSU with a.349 batting average and a.975 OPS over two seasons.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Curiel is projected to be drafted 12th overall by the Angels.
  • •He is the third outfielder and eighth college player in mock drafts.
  • •Curiel helped LSU win two national championships in three years.
  • •He recorded a.349 batting average and 171 hits at LSU.
  • •The MLB Draft starts on July 11 in Philadelphia.
Latest Updates
  • 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — LSU baseball star Derek Curiel goes top 15 in latest mock draft
What they're saying
"

Former LSU baseball star Derek Curiel should hear his name called early in the MLB Draft. Here's where he's projected to land.

Related Teams & Leagues
Los Angeles AngelsMLBBaseball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days