Drew Gonzalez signs with Yankees after being drafted in 2026 MLB Draft

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Drew Gonzalez signs with Yankees after being drafted in 2026 MLB Draft
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Drew Gonzalez has officially signed a professional contract with the New York Yankees after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The El Paso High School standout was the 189th overall pick in the draft held on July 12. Gonzalez, who graduated in June, excelled at Americas High School, earning All-City MVP honors and contributing 13 home runs and 54 RBIs in his final season. He is currently in Tampa, Florida, at the team's training facility to commence his professional career, which he aims to turn into a future in Major League Baseball. Had he not signed, he would have attended Texas Tech University to play collegiate baseball.

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  • Gonzalez was the 189th overall pick in the MLB Draft.
  • He hit 13 home runs and had 54 RBIs in 2026.
  • Gonzalez is training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
  • He was named All-City MVP and earned All-State honors.
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El Paso baseball star Drew Gonzalez signs with New York Yankees, who drafted him in the 6th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

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