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Ohio State shortstop Henry Kaczmar signs free agent deal with Mariners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Ohio State shortstop Henry Kaczmar signs free agent deal with Mariners

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Henry Kaczmar, the former Ohio State shortstop, has signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners. Kaczmar, who went undrafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, will join his cousin Mason Eckelman, a catcher drafted by the Mariners. Kaczmar had a standout senior season, setting a single-season record for doubles at OSU and earning All-Big Ten honors. He previously played for South Carolina before returning to Ohio State. Kaczmar and Eckelman, both from Walsh Jesuit High School, have the chance to play together in the minor leagues as they develop within the Mariners' organization.

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•Kaczmar played two seasons at Ohio State before transferring to South Carolina.
•He set the OSU single-season doubles record with 26 in 2026.
•Kaczmar was a captain and batted.316 with 12 home runs.
•He and Eckelman aim to play together in the Mariners' minor leagues.
•Both players were the only OSU athletes involved in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State shortstop signed to free agent deal with Seattle mariners

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Ohio State shortstop Henry Kaczmar didn't hear his name called during the 2026 MLB Draft, but he did get a free agent contract with the Mariners.
— Yahoo Sports

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