​Drew Horn, a redshirt junior pitcher from Middle Tennessee State, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 354th overall pick in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound right-hander features a fastball that sits in the mid-90s with a strong spin rate, giving him velocity and movement that translate well to the mound. A product of Siegel High School, Horn faced an injury setback in 2026 but still managed eight starts across 10 appearances. He logged a 2-2 record with a 7.32 ERA and averaged 41 strikeouts over 35.2 innings, showing resilience and the potential to rebound from adversity.
Horn’s trajectory has included notable stops before his commitment to MTSU. After a promising period at Siegel, he continued to develop at Walters State Community College, where his performance helped pave the way for his signing with Middle Tennessee. His path reflects a blend of local roots and increasing experience on the mound, attributes that drew the Cardinals’ interest in the draft.
In addition to Horn’s on-field profile, it’s worth noting the broader context of MTSU talent and recent notable performances. For example, the 2025 season saw a healthy Horn produce an impressive 3-1 mark with a 1.75 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 46.1 innings. That standout season included a complete-game no-hitter featuring 13 strikeouts, along with five no-hit innings in another start, underscoring his potential to dominate when fully healthy. Such performances highlight why a Major League organization would take a chance on a pitcher with Horn’s velocity, control, and competitive makeup.
The transfer from Siegel to Walters State and then to MTSU reflects a steady ladder of development that has become common for pitchers seeking to refine consistency and durability at higher levels of college baseball. Horn’s journey also illustrates the importance of resilience—recovering from an injury to return to a high level of performance and attract professional scouting attention.
For coverage and updates on Horn and his professional progression, readers can follow Cecil Joyce, who covers high school sports and MTSU athletics for The Daily News Journal. Joyce can be reached at cjoyce@dnj.com, and his reporting can be followed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, under @Cecil_Joyce. This article originally appeared in the Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, reporting on mid-state college baseball talent and the latest developments surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals’ selection of MTSU pitcher and former Siegel star Drew Horn in the 2026 MLB Draft.