Jack Radel selected by Astros in 2026 MLB Draft after Phillips
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Jack Radel was chosen 28th overall by the Houston Astros in the 2026 MLB Draft, following his best friend Marcus Phillips, who was selected in 2025. Both players hail from Sioux Falls and were notable performers on their Little League team that reached the World Series in 2017. Their journey reflects years of development in local leagues and high school baseball, driven by a competitive friendship. Radel and Phillips now both pursue their professional baseball careers after strong collegiate performances.
- •Jack Radel drafted 28th overall by the Houston Astros
- •Marcus Phillips previously drafted in 2025 by the Boston Red Sox
- •Both players helped the 2017 Sioux Falls Little League team at the World Series
- •They developed their skills through local teams and colleges
- •Radel and Phillips are longtime best friends
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Best friends from Sioux Falls become MLB first-round picks | Exclusive
"Jack Radel was taken in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft, joining best friend and 2025 first-rounder Marcus Phillips.
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