Jacob Jarrell selected by Atlanta Braves in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Clemson University catcher Jacob Jarrell was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, going 232nd overall. Jarrell concluded his collegiate career with significant statistics, including 44 home runs and 133 RBIs across 176 games. In his senior season, he hit 18 home runs and earned Second-Team All-ACC honors. Jarrell became the first Clemson player since Seth Beer to lead the team in home runs in consecutive seasons. The Braves continue their trend of selecting players from Clemson's robust baseball program.
- •Jacob Jarrell was picked 232nd overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He played in 176 games for Clemson, with 44 home runs and 133 RBIs.
- •Jarrell hit 18 home runs and 50 RBIs in his final college season.
- •He was a three-time team co-captain and received All-ACC Academic honors.
- •Jarrell is the latest Clemson player drafted by the Braves.
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"Clemson senior catcher Jacob Jarrell was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
"A former Wright State Raider baseball player has been selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:24 AMFormer Wright State Raider selected in 2026 MLB Draft
A former Wright State Raider baseball player has been selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 11:00 PMFormer Clemson star catcher selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Clemson senior catcher Jacob Jarrell was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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