Liam Peterson projected as 16th pick by Texas Rangers in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Liam Peterson, a junior right-handed pitcher from Florida, is expected to be selected by the Texas Rangers as the 16th overall pick in ESPN's final 2026 MLB mock draft. Peterson, who stands 6-foot-5, has been a notable pitching prospect, boasting a strong fastball and high strikeout rate. Despite command issues impacting his innings, he has improved his walk rate to a career low of 9.8% in 2026. The MLB Draft is scheduled to begin on Saturday afternoon.
- •Liam Peterson is ranked 12th in ESPN's final draft rankings.
- •Peterson's fastball reaches into the upper 90s range.
- •He has a career batting average against of.255 at Florida.
- •Peterson's walk rate has dropped significantly this season.
- •The MLB Draft starts early Saturday afternoon.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Here's where Liam Peterson is taken in ESPN's final 2026 mock draft
"Ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft, ESPN's final mock draft still has Florida basketball pitcher Liam Peterson taken in the middle of the first round.
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