​The 2026 MLB Draft kicked off on Saturday with a total of 135 players chosen across the two days. From Nebraska, two Husker pitchers heard their names called in the third round, continuing a notable pattern of talent emerging from head coach Will Bolt’s tenure. Ty Horn and Carson Jasa were selected just five picks apart, with Horn going 94th overall to the Cincinnati Reds and Jasa at 98th overall to the Chicago Cubs. This pairing marks a continued milestone for the program, as they become the eighth and ninth Huskers to be drafted in the third round and, importantly, the seventh and eighth Husker pitchers under Bolt to be drafted within the first 10 rounds.
Horn and Jasa join a growing list of Bolt-era standouts who have heard their names on draft day in recent years. The pipeline includes Spencer Schwellenbach (2nd round, 2021), Cade Povich (3rd round, 2021), Emmett Olson (4th round, 2023), Jace Kaminska (10th round, 2023), Brett Sears (7th round, 2024) and Mason McConnaughey (4th round, 2025). Horn’s selection adds to the Reds’ history of choosing Husker talent, while Jasa’s pick reinforces the Cubs’ continued interest in Nebraska’s standout arms. Horn wrapped up his season with a 3-3 record, a 4.03 ERA, and one save across 22 appearances, including 12 starts. The Halstead, Kansas native struck out 87 in 82.2 innings while holding opponents to a .241 batting average. Notably, Horn delivered eight-plus strikeouts in three games, with a career-high nine against No. 18 Ole Miss in the Lincoln Regional, underscoring the potential that drew major-league attention.
Jasa concluded the season as a standout for Bolt’s program, going 10-2 and becoming the 13th Husker to reach double-digit wins in a season, and the first since 2007. The Thornton, Colorado native also finished with 117 strikeouts across 87.2 innings, placing him fifth in Nebraska single-season history for strikeouts. His performance helped cement his status as one of the top pitchers in the conference. Jasa pitched two complete games and posted a 3.59 ERA, while limiting opponents to a .210 batting average. He recorded 10 starts with at least eight strikeouts, including a career-high 11 against Penn State and 10 against Indiana and Maine, highlighting his dominant presence on the mound. This level of efficiency and depth contributed to his recognition as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, marking him as one of Bolt’s most decorated hurlers since 2021.
As the draft concluded, discussions continued about what these picks mean for the future of Nebraska baseball. Horn’s and Jasa’s selections add to Bolt’s growing legacy of developing pitching depth that can translate into professional opportunity, while also boosting the program’s profile on the national stage. The success across multiple classes suggests a sustained pipeline of talent from Lincoln that should keep Nebraska competitive in the Big Ten and attractive to recruiting targets in the coming years.
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