Tampa Bay Rays draft FSU transfer commit Alex Philpott in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays selected FSU transfer commit Alex Philpott in the 16th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, with the No. 473 overall pick. Philpott, a right-handed pitcher who previously played for the Florida Gators and South Carolina, has had a challenging collegiate career with a combined ERA of 6.51. He now has two seasons of eligibility remaining if he enrolls at Florida State. Philpott is the first of FSU's eight transfer additions this offseason to be drafted.
- •Alex Philpott drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He was taken with the 473rd overall pick.
- •Philpott previously played for Florida Gators and South Carolina.
- •He had a 6.51 ERA across 27.2 innings last season.
- •FSU added eight transfers this offseason, including five pitchers.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — FSU baseball transfer commit taken in 2026 MLB Draft
"The Tampa Bay Rays have drafted FSU transfer commit Alex Philpott in the 16th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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