Michael Smith, Jr. drafted by Padres on final day of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Michael Smith, Jr. from the University of Dayton was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. Smith, who played in 53 of 54 games this season and set a single-season record with 38 stolen bases, becomes Dayton's 20th MLB draft pick in the program's history. He is the fifth player drafted under current head coach Jayson King. His selection reflects the continued presence of Dayton in the professional baseball arena.
- •Michael Smith, Jr. drafted by Padres in 13th round.
- •He recorded 38 stolen bases, a single-season record.
- •Smith is the 20th draft pick in Dayton's history.
- •The Padres' manager is former Dayton Flyer Craig Stammen.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Three More Trojans Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton Flyer selected on final day of 2026 MLB Draft
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Four More Bruins Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
"Four more players from the UCLA baseball team were selected on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. There were a total of eight Bruins drafted in this year’s class, including the No. 1 overall draft pick, Roch Cholowsky. Cal Randall (No. 146) Right-handed pitcher Cal Randall was the first Bruin to hear […] The post Four More Bruins Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"After USC baseball ace Mason Edwards was drafted with the No. 47 overall pick on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, three more Trojans heard their names called on Day 2 of the draft on Sunday. Augie Lopez (No. 305) Catcher Augie Lopez is staying close to Los Angeles, as the San […] The post Three More Trojans Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"A University of Dayton baseball player has been selected on the final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 1:11 AMThree More Trojans Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
After USC baseball ace Mason Edwards was drafted with the No. 47 overall pick on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, three more Trojans heard their names called on Day 2 of the draft on Sunday. Augie Lopez (No. 305) Catcher Augie Lopez is staying close to Los Angeles, as the San […] The post Three More Trojans Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:58 PMDayton Flyer selected on final day of 2026 MLB Draft
A University of Dayton baseball player has been selected on the final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:56 PMFour More Bruins Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
Four more players from the UCLA baseball team were selected on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. There were a total of eight Bruins drafted in this year’s class, including the No. 1 overall draft pick, Roch Cholowsky. Cal Randall (No. 146) Right-handed pitcher Cal Randall was the first Bruin to hear […] The post Four More Bruins Selected on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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