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St. Louis Cardinals select 1B Caden Ferraro with 86th pick in 2026 draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals select 1B Caden Ferraro with 86th pick in 2026 draft

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals have drafted first baseman Caden Ferraro with the 86th overall pick in the 2026 Amateur Draft. Ferraro had an impressive season at Texas Tech, posting a.374 batting average with 8 home runs. Known for his ability to make consistent contact and generate strong exit velocities, he has transitioned from a power hitter in junior college to a line-drive hitter with the Red Raiders. His defensive skills at first base are considered subpar, leading to limited playing time at that position this spring, with more time spent as a designated hitter. Ferraro will compete for a future starting role at first base alongside teammates Jack Gurevitch and Josh Kross.

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By the Numbers

•Ferraro slashed.374/.481/.604 with Texas Tech in 2026.
•He hit 8 home runs during the college season.
•Ferraro has limited range defensively at first base.
•He spent significant time as a designated hitter this spring.
•He will compete with Gurevitch and Kross for first base.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 3-86 1B Caden Ferraro

What they're saying

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From Red Raiders to Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals have drafted 1B Caden Ferraro with their final pick on day 1 of the 2026 Amateur draft. Ferraro slashed .374/.481/.604 this year for Texas Tech with 8 HR. Obviously, as a corner infielder, all of the pressure is on the bat to carry him to the […]
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