Red Lion and Gettysburg graduates drafted by Yankees and Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Jason Krieger from Red Lion and Tegan Kuhns from Gettysburg were selected in the MLB draft on July 12, 2026. Krieger, a right-handed pitcher, was picked in the 17th round by the New York Yankees after a successful college career at the University of Maine. He recorded 55 strikeouts in 88.2 innings with a 4.57 ERA. Kuhns, a righty who played at Tennessee, was drafted 32nd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals after achieving All-SEC second team honors this season with 106 strikeouts and a 3.56 ERA in 80 innings.
- •Jason Krieger selected by the New York Yankees in the 17th round.
- •Tegan Kuhns drafted 32nd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Krieger recorded 55 strikeouts with a 4.57 ERA this season.
- •Kuhns had 106 strikeouts and a 3.56 ERA while at Tennessee.
- •Both players aim to advance their careers in MLB.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Red Lion, Gettysburg grads selected in Major League Baseball draft
"A pair of central Pa. natives were selected by the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees in the recent MLB draft.
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