St. Louis Cardinals select Tegan Kuhns with 2026 draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals have chosen Tegan Kuhns, a 6'3", 190-pound right-handed pitcher from the University of Tennessee, with their 2026 draft pick. This decision follows previous selections of pitchers Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin, continuing the trend of prioritizing strong pitching prospects. Kuhns features a fastball that reaches up to 98 mph and a curveball that demonstrates significant potential. Analysts believe he has the potential to become a front-of-the-rotation starter, although he needs to refine his third pitch and improve his control. As he develops, Kuhns may solidify his role in the Cardinals' pitching roster moving forward.
- •Tegan Kuhns is 6'3" and weighs 190 pounds.
- •He produces a fastball that typically sits at 93-96 mph.
- •Kuhns has struggled with a reliable third pitch.
- •He exhibited better command and control this spring.
- •Selected with the 32nd pick in the 2026 draft.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 2-72 (CMP B) RHP Dawson Montesa
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 1-32 (CMP A) RHP Tegan Kuhns
"A 6’3 190-pound right-handed pitcher out of the University of Tennessee, Tegan Kuhns will continue the established pipeline of Volunteer pitchers with BIG fastballs after the Cardinals selected Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin a year ago. A mild surprise opting for a pitcher over prep SS Taj Marchand, who the Cardinals were tied to a […]
"At just 20 years old, Montesa is one of the youngest college eligible Sophmore players in the draft. Montesa flashes big stuff, ramping it up to 98 MPH, and shows an aptitude for spinning an above-average curveball. Command is a bit of a concern with the West Virginia hurler, but this continues to align with […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 9:32 PMSt. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 2-72 (CMP B) RHP Dawson Montesa
At just 20 years old, Montesa is one of the youngest college eligible Sophmore players in the draft. Montesa flashes big stuff, ramping it up to 98 MPH, and shows an aptitude for spinning an above-average curveball. Command is a bit of a concern with the West Virginia hurler, but this continues to align with […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 8:16 PMSt. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 1-32 (CMP A) RHP Tegan Kuhns
A 6’3 190-pound right-handed pitcher out of the University of Tennessee, Tegan Kuhns will continue the established pipeline of Volunteer pitchers with BIG fastballs after the Cardinals selected Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin a year ago. A mild surprise opting for a pitcher over prep SS Taj Marchand, who the Cardinals were tied to a […]
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