Jake McCoy selected by Blue Jays in 18th round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Pitcher Jake McCoy was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, with the No. 552 overall pick on July 12. McCoy, who transferred to Tennessee from South Carolina, missed the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. Prior to his injury, he was projected as a potential early-round pick, ranked as the No. 152 prospect by MLB Pipeline. During his sophomore season, he recorded a 4-5 record with a 6.90 ERA across 60 innings. His commitment to Tennessee on June 22 followed options that included a return to South Carolina and LSU.
- •McCoy selected 552nd overall in 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He transferred to Tennessee from South Carolina.
- •Missed the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
- •Ranked No. 152 prospect by MLB Pipeline before injury.
- •Posted a 4-5 record and 6.90 ERA in 2025.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Jake McCoy, Tennessee transfer, picked in 18th round of 2026 MLB Draft by Blue Jays
"Pitcher Jake McCoy, who transferred to Tennessee from South Carolina, was selected in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays.
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