Phillies select Caden Bogenpohl in the 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Caden Bogenpohl, a junior outfielder from Missouri State, with their second pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Bogenpohl is recognized for his impressive power, having broken school records with 20 home runs as a freshman and 55 walks last spring. At 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, he possesses a strong left-handed batting ability, although his junior year saw a dip in home runs, hitting only six. His playing style combines disciplined hitting with surprising athleticism, indicating potential for play in the outfield corners at the professional level. The Phillies are expected to make their third-round selection at pick 100 shortly.
- •Bogenpohl set Missouri State's freshman record with 20 home runs.
- •He had a notable exit velocity peaking at 119 mph.
- •His 2026 junior season featured six home runs in 55 games.
- •Bogenpohl has played center field but may transition to a corner position.
- •The Phillies are set to pick again in the third round.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies select Caden Bogenpohl with their 2nd pick
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