St. Louis Cardinals select pitcher Tegan Kuhns 32nd overall in draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals have chosen right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns from the University of Tennessee with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Kuhns, a 21-year-old from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, had an impressive sophomore season, striking out 106 batters in 81 innings with a 3.56 ERA. Known for his mid-90s fastball and strong curveball, Kuhns is expected to continue his development in the Cardinals organization, joining last year’s first-round pick Liam Doyle and fellow commit Trevor Condon. This comes after a mixed performance during his freshman year, where he worked through inconsistencies but showcased his potential in summer league play and throughout the 2026 season.
- •Tegan Kuhns pitched for the Tennessee Volunteers before being drafted.
- •Kuhns finished his sophomore season with a 3.56 ERA and 106 strikeouts.
- •He was previously ranked as one of the top right-handed pitchers in his class.
- •Kuhns experienced a transition from inconsistent performances to stronger outings in 2026.
- •He is expected to develop further in the Cardinals' minor league system.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — What the Cardinals can expect from Tennessee pitcher Tegan Kuhns
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