Michael Smith Jr. drafted by Padres in 13th round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Michael Smith Jr., a recent graduate of Pensacola Catholic and outfielder for Dayton, was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 13th round of the MLB Draft on July 12, 2026. Smith had a standout season with a batting average of.332 and set a record for stolen bases at Dayton. He previously played at Prairie View A&M after a successful high school career at Pensacola Catholic. Smith must decide by July 27 whether to sign with the Padres or return to Dayton for his senior season.
- •Selected 395th overall by the Padres in the MLB Draft.
- •Averaged.332 with 10 home runs and 38 stolen bases this season.
- •Set a single-season stolen bases record at Dayton.
- •Previously transferred from Prairie View A&M to Dayton.
- •Deadline to sign with Padres is July 27 at 4 p.m. CT.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Pensacola Catholic grad Michael Smith Jr. drafted by Padres
"Pensacola Catholic graduate and Dayton outfielder Smith was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 13th round of the MLB Draft on Sunday.
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