Maddox Molony drafted by Detroit Tigers in sixth round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Oregon shortstop Maddox Molony has been selected by the Detroit Tigers with the No. 187 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Despite a challenging season where he hit.233, he slugged 12 home runs and is third in Oregon program history with 37 career homers. Molony's defensive skills at shortstop remain strong, leading to his early selection despite his overall performance. He has until July 27 to decide whether to sign with the Tigers or return to Oregon for another season.
- •Molony hit.233 with 12 home runs in 2026.
- •He is third all-time in home runs at Oregon with 37.
- •The Tigers selected him in the sixth round on July 12, 2026.
- •Molony has until July 27 to decide on signing with the Tigers.
- •He could return to Oregon for his senior season.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon's Maddox Molony selected by Detroit Tigers in MLB draft
"Oregon's local shortstop Maddox Molony has been drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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