​The 2026 MLB Draft has wrapped up after a two-day slate, concluding on Sunday night. Florida State University boasted seven players selected in this year’s draft, led by second-round picks Wes Mendes and Myles Bailey. The Seminoles had to bid farewell to their entire weekend rotation from the previous season, but a couple of notable holdovers remain in the fold: right-hander John Abraham and outfielder Brody DeLamielleure were not selected, preserving their college eligibility for another year.
On the high school front, two of Florida State’s premier prep talents, Landon Thome and Kaden Waechter, heard their names called in the second round. Given their upside and current readiness, it would be a sizable surprise if either player makes it to campus, as professional clubs may opt to sign them out of high school rather than wait for a college commitment.
As is standard in the draft, players are not obligated to sign with the team that selects them and can choose to honor a college commitment or return to school. This year’s signing deadline is Monday, July 27, meaning some players may finalize their pro plans in the days ahead.
For context, here are the current standings and notable statuses related to Florida State baseball in the wake of the draft:
– Bolded players in the roster are those who have signed professional contracts. Among those listed, No. 473 is RHP Alex Philpott from Portal, now with the Tampa Bay Rays.
– The list is organized alphabetically for easy reference.
– Out of college eligibility category includes players who have exhausted their available seasons, such as 1B/RHP Ben Barrett, C Nathan Cmeyla, OF Clancy Marsh, INF Carter McCulley, RHP Gabe Nard, INF Eli Putnam, and others who previously contributed to the program.
– The current team roster includes RHP John Abraham, 1B Myles Bailey, LHP Trey Beard, OF Brody DeLamielleure, OF Brayden Dowd, INF Jace Estes, INF Cal Fisher, C Kaden Frommelt, RHP Chris Knier, LHP Payton Manca, LHP Jacob Marlowe, LHP Kevin Mebil, RHP Brodie Purcell, RHP Cole Stokes, and LHP Cooper Whited.
– Incoming players include a mix of high school and JUCO talent: INF Deacon Avery (HS), INF Gavin Byrd (HS), C Coy Clements (JUCO), RHP Emery Dawkins (JUCO), RHP Brayden Harris (HS), INF/RHP Ben Kuglitsch (HS), LHP Spencer Krasner (HS), RHP Jordan Martinez (JUCO), 1B/LHP Jackson McKenzie (Portal), C Marvin Montenegro (JUCO), LHP OB Osceola (HS), OF Isaac Pamaran (JUCO), RHP Alex Philpott (Portal), CIF Yodelkis Quevedo (HS), RHP Donovan Thiery (HS), INF Landon Thome (HS), OF Genson Veras (HS), and RHP Kaden Waechter (HS).
The ongoing dynamic surrounding these draft results will shape Florida State’s 2026-27 recruiting class and roster planning, as the program evaluates which incoming talents will contribute immediately and which returning players will anchor the rotation and lineup in the upcoming season. With standout in-state and out-of-state talents in the mix, the Seminoles remain positioned to reload effectively and pursue another competitive run in college baseball while navigating the evolving landscape of pitching development and positional depth.