USC baseball continues MLB Draft streak with four selections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
During the 2026 MLB Draft held over the weekend, the USC baseball program had four players selected, including All-American pitcher Mason Edwards in the second round by the Athletics. This keeps USC's streak alive, having one player picked in each MLB Draft since 1965. Under head coach Andy Stankiewicz, USC has seen a player taken in the first three rounds for the past three years, highlighting a sustained talent pipeline. The draft selections reflect USC's ongoing commitment to player development and its historical significance in the MLB.
- •Mason Edwards selected in the second round by the Athletics.
- •USC has had players drafted in every MLB Draft since 1965.
- •Four players were chosen in total during the 2026 Draft.
- •Head coach Andy Stankiewicz has led the program to consistent draft success.
- •USC's first MLB Draft pick was Don Johnson in 1965.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — USC’s latest selections continue a remarkable MLB Draft streak
"Since the inaugural event in 1965, the Trojans have had at least one player selected in every single MLB Draft
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