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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

St. Louis Cardinals select Tegan Kuhns with 2026 draft pick

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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8:16 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Pick: 1-32 (CMP A) RHP Tegan Kuhns

What they're saying

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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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