Santiago Garcia drafted by Toronto Blue Jays in 12th round of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Santiago Garcia, a former LSU baseball player, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Garcia, a left-handed pitcher, completed his final collegiate season with 35 strikeouts and a 5.96 ERA over 22.2 innings for LSU in 2026. He made 21 relief appearances and earned two saves throughout the season. Garcia is the third pitcher from LSU's 2026 roster to be drafted, following teammates Deven Sheerin and Grant Fontenot.
- •Garcia was picked 372nd overall in the draft.
- •He had a solid final season at LSU with multiple high-leverage outings.
- •The lefty recorded 35 strikeouts in 22.2 innings pitched.
- •Toronto is the defending American League champion.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — LSU baseball lefty picked by AL champions in 12th round of MLB Draft
"Former LSU baseball player Santiago Garcia was drafted in the 12th round on Sunday. He'll head to the defending AL champions.
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