Multiple players from baseball families selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Several players with famous baseball lineage were picked in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. Jacob Lombard was selected 14th overall by the Marlins, joining his brother George Lombard Jr. Trey Ebel, son of Dino Ebel, went 25th to the Brewers, where he will be joined by his brother Brady. The White Sox picked Landon Thome, son of Jim Thome, at No. 34, while the Giants selected Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, at No. 90. Lastly, Luke Pettitte, Andy Pettitte's son, was drafted by the Yankees in the eighth round at No. 248. These players aim to build on their families' legacy in baseball.
- •Jacob Lombard drafted 14th by Marlins, brother of George Lombard Jr.
- •Trey Ebel drafted 25th by Brewers, joins brother Brady in organization.
- •Landon Thome, son of Jim Thome, picked 34th by White Sox.
- •Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, selected 90th by Giants.
- •Luke Pettitte taken 248th by Yankees, son of Andy Pettitte.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the players from famous families selected in 2026 MLB Draft, from Jim Thome's son to Barry Bonds' nephew
"Plenty of 2026 draftees come from big-name baseball families, including relatives of Hall of Famers.
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