League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Three former Jax State Gamecocks selected on second day of 2026 MLB Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Baseball

Summary

Three former Jacksonville State Gamecocks were chosen during the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. Left-handed pitcher Beau Bryans was selected in the seventh round by the San Francisco Giants, followed by shortstop Caleb Johnson taken in the 13th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brady Thomas was picked by the Houston Astros in the 14th round. Each player had notable collegiate careers at Jax State, contributing both on the mound and at the plate, highlighting the talent emerging from the program. Their selections demonstrate the continuing impact of the Gamecocks in professional baseball.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Bryans was selected 208th overall by the Giants.
•Johnson was picked 403rd overall by the Dodgers.
•Thomas was chosen 421st overall by the Astros.
•Each player contributed significantly during their time at Jax State.

Latest Updates

11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Three former Jax State Gamecocks taken on second day of 2026 MLB Draft

What they're saying

"
Three former Jacksonville State Gamecocks were selected on the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. Left-handed pitcher Beau Bryans was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the seventh round with the 208th overall pick. Bryans spent one season at Jax State, posting a 7-1 record with a 3.66 ERA in 15 starts. He struck out 78 batters in 66⅓ innings. Shortstop Caleb Johnson was chosen ...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Houston Astros Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants MLB Baseball