​The 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone, and nine players from the Mountain West got the call throughout the weekend. Nevada had the first player taken off the board, with pitcher Aidan Brainard being the first and only athlete to go in the single-digit rounds. UNLV led the way with three players drafted, GCU with two and four separate programs with one. And surprisingly, six of the nine players were pitchers, representing both starters and closers in a conference that did not have a great year on the mound.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere is a breakdown of each player drafted, listed by school and what round/pick they were drafted.GCU: 2Grand Canyon’s ace on the bump this year, Frey had a pretty good year in Mountain West terms. Boasting a 4.79 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP, the Las Vegas native was one of the best starting pitchers in the conference, earning a second team all-MW honor after the 2026 season. However, Frey was not able to earn many wins over the last year, ending his college career with a 2-7 record, which was not necessarily his fault. Boston’s current situation in the starting rotation is one of the worst in the MLB this year, which is why the team has a 46-48 record. If the trend continues and Frey can develop quickly, Frey could see some time sooner rather than later.The second and final pitcher from the first Arizona-based school in the Mountain West, Ahem will now be rivals with Frey as he takes his talents to the Yankees. Although he did not see as many starts as his all-Mountain West teammate, Ahem still had a great year in the Mountain West, posting a 5.05 ERA through 46.1 innings and 189 batters faced. The junior was also a victim of a bad win-loss record, going 2-3 with six no decisions. The New York Yankees do have a pretty decent pitching staff overall, with all-star Cam Schlittler being the ace this year and household names like Max Fried and Garrit Cole still on the roster. However, if time does catch up to the veterans and spots open up, Ahem could slot right into the starting rotation once he develops his game further.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHawaii: 1Zeigler was the first position player taken from the Mountain West this year, and for good reason. The graduate student from Lahaina, Maui put up great numbers, hitting .294 with 194 at-bats, 57 hits (10 doubles, five home runs, one triple) and 37 RBis. His performance was one of the most consistent on the team throughout the year, earning an all-Big West honorable mention for his efforts. Atlanta is in a very good spot as of now, as they are the leaders of the NL East at 55-40 and are about to get healthy for a mid-season push to keep their winning ways afloat. Players like first baseman Matt Olson are still holding it down, but with the right development throughout the minor leagues, Zeigler can move up to make his own name at the corner.Nevada: 1Aidan Brainard (P, Texas Rangers, Round 6 Pick 178)The first player taken from the board from the new M