​The Toronto Blue Jays selected Mississippi State baseball signee Will Brick in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11, choosing him with the 131st overall pick in the fourth round. The selection carried a stated slot value of $581,100. Brick, a catcher by trade, hails from Christian Brothers in Memphis, Tennessee, and had reclassified to the 2026 class. MLB.com ranked him as the top high school catcher in the draft, placing him at No. 46 overall on their board. With this pick, Brick now faces a decision: sign with the Blue Jays and begin his professional career, or enroll at Mississippi State, where he would not be eligible for the draft again until 2029.
Brick’s accolades include earning Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2026, a year in which Christian Brothers advanced to the TSSAA Division II-AA state quarterfinals. MLB.com’s scouting profile highlights Brick’s physical tools, noting his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame and strong arm, while also pointing out that his hitting approach can be a bit passive at times and there is room for improvement at the plate.
Brick had committed to Mississippi State on October 27 prior to coach Brian O’Connor’s first season at the program. A feature on his background describes how a roadside conversation helped propel him toward baseball stardom with CBHS, further elevating his profile ahead of the draft.
In Mississippi State coverage, Sam Sklar serves as the team’s beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. He can be reached at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follows the account on X under @sklarsam_. This report originates from the Mississippi Clarion Ledger and discusses Brick’s selection by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft, with consideration of his future choice between signing professionally or continuing with Mississippi State.
Further details on the draft and Brick’s scouting profile paint a picture of a premium talent with a significant decision ahead: begin a pro career immediately or return to college baseball with the potential to re-enter the draft in 2029.