Giants select Carson Bolemon in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Carson Bolemon, a pitcher from Southside Christian and Wake Forest signee, was selected 29th overall by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11. Bolemon earned recognition as a two-time Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year. He finished his high school career with a 7-0 record and an impressive ERA of 0.17, striking out 91 batters over 41.1 innings. Bolemon's tenure at Southside Christian included winning state titles each year since eighth grade. He committed to Wake Forest in 2022 and signed during the official signing period.
- •Carson Bolemon was drafted 29th by the Giants on July 11.
- •He recorded a 0.17 ERA and 91 strikeouts in high school.
- •Bolemon won state titles every year since eighth grade.
- •The pitcher is a two-time Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.
- •He committed to Wake Forest in 2022.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Southside Christian pitcher Carson Bolemon picked by Giants in 2026 MLB Draft
"The San Francisco Giants selected former Southside Christian pitcher and Wake Forest baseball signee Carson Bolemon in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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