Reds draft Seminoles pitcher Brodie Purcell in MLB Draft's 12th round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds selected pitcher Brodie Purcell from Florida State in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Purcell, standing at 6-3 and weighing 215 pounds, compiled a record of 5-2 with a 4.97 ERA this season, recording 58 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched. He becomes the second consecutive FSU pitcher drafted by Cincinnati, following the selection of Maison Martinez last year. Purcell previously played two seasons at USC, achieving a 2.11 ERA in 2025. Alongside Purcell, teammates Trey Beard, Bryson Moore, and Cole Stokes were also drafted on Sunday.
- •Purcell had a.207 opposing batting average this season.
- •He recorded a season-high four innings against NC State.
- •The Reds drafted Purcell as their second FSU pitcher in two years.
- •Purcell had a successful collegiate career at both USC and FSU.
- •FSU players continue to be sought after in MLB Draft.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Reds Draft Seminoles P Brodie Purcell in the 12th Round
"Cincinnati continues its Florida State pipeline, snagging the hard-throwing reliever after a dominant season featuring 58 strikeouts and a stingy .207 opponent batting average for the Seminoles.
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