Kenny Ishikawa signs with Reds after 2026 MLB Draft selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Kenny Ishikawa, selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, announced his decision to begin his professional career with the team on July 25. Ishikawa, a pitcher and outfielder from Georgia, previously faced a choice between the Reds and the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. His signing leaves the Reds with only two unsigned picks from the draft. Ishikawa expressed gratitude for the opportunities presented by both organizations in a social media announcement.
- •Ishikawa played pitcher and outfielder for the Georgia Bulldogs.
- •He was also drafted in the sixth round by the Orix Buffaloes.
- •The Reds have two unsigned draft picks remaining.
- •Ishikawa announced his decision via Instagram.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Kenny Ishikawa, Reds' 13th-round draft pick, announces decision
"Kenny Ishikawa, who pitched and played outfield at Georgia, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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