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Yankees select catcher Bear Harrison in 2026 MLB Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:56 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Yankees select catcher Bear Harrison in 2026 MLB Draft

Summary

The New York Yankees drafted catcher Bear Harrison with the No. 160 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Harrison, who played at Texas A&M, batted.297 in 2026 and set a program record by being hit by a pitch 23 times in a single season. He is the brother of Kyle Harrison, a pitcher previously traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, who had an All-Star case but was ultimately snubbed. Bear will work to progress through the minor leagues, addressing the Yankees' ongoing catching issues this season.

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•Bear Harrison drafted by Yankees at No. 160 in 2026 MLB Draft
•Harrison hit.297 with Texas A&M in 2026
•He was hit by a pitch 23 times, setting a program record
•Brother Kyle Harrison was traded to the Brewers this offseason
•Yankees have struggled with catching depth this season

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7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees draft a catcher named Bear who is brother of NL All-Star snub

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It's tough to have a better catcher name than this.
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Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 7:56 PM
Yankees draft a catcher named Bear who is brother of NL All-Star snub
It's tough to have a better catcher name than this.

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