​Mariners sign record-setting outfielder who played Division I football originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Kyle Boylston went to Florida Atlantic University to play Division I football and baseball.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA few years later, he’s the newest member of the Seattle Mariners.After the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Draft, Boylston signed with the Mariners as an undrafted free agent.MORE: Barry Bonds’ nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB DraftBoylston never actually suited up in a football game for FAU after working at both sports when he initially arrived on campus. For the 2025-26 academic year, he focused on just baseball.He’s a speedy outfielder who started 37 games (45 total appearances) in 2026, stole a school-record-tying three bases in one game, and overall hit .289 with three home runs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBoylston stole all 14 bases he attempted to swipe, not being caught all year.He played high school ball at Trinity Christian and was a star wide receiver, reeling in seven touchdowns as a senior as well as totaling 27 tackles as a defensive back.Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky both wanted Boylston, too, but he went to FAU and eventually turned himself into a professional baseball player.There’s a lot of work to do as an undrafted signing, but Boylston’s athleticism gives him a chance to keep growing, making adjustments and potentially climb the minor league ladder in Seattle’s system.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRintaro Sasaki has a big choice to make between MLB and NPBCC Sabathia’s son gets drafted by one of his former teamsAfter 9 years in the minor leagues, a magical moment for Tigers catcherHow Rays turned Tim Beckham bust draft pick into Junior CamineroKyle Schwarber is closing in on a Babe Ruth record