​The 2026 MLB Draft is set to unfold over a busy weekend for the Florida State baseball program, with the Seminoles poised to have multiple players selected. After a school-record 11 players chosen in the 2025 draft, FSU fans will be watching to see if the 2026 class can match or surpass that mark. Although the season ended less than ideally for the Seminoles — falling to St. John’s in a regional final after finishing the regular season 40-19 — the roster featured enough professional-caliber talent to attract the attention of scouts across the league.
At the forefront of the Seminoles’ top prospects are left-handed ace Wes Mendes and first baseman Myles Bailey, both regarded as potential high picks in the upcoming draft. The roster also includes several intriguing prep standouts who could hear their names called, such as infielders Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome, and Jesuit pitcher Kaden Waechter, among others. As anticipation builds, teams will weighing these young talents for their potential impact at the next level.
The first round of the 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and fans can follow the Seminoles’ selections with live updates. The draft itself will align with Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week and will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the event kicking off the four-round opening day on July 11. The action is set to begin at 1 p.m., with comprehensive coverage across multiple outlets.
Here is a full breakdown of the draft schedule and how to watch. The draft begins at 1 p.m. on July 11, followed by additional rounds beginning at 11:30 a.m. on July 12. The venue for the event is the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. For television and streaming options: Day 1 broadcasts will be available on NBC/Peacock and MLB Network, while Day 2 coverage will stream on MLB.com. For fans seeking alternative viewing options, platforms like Fubo offer streaming with a free trial.
The Seminoles feature a crop of players who could hear their names called early and often. Wes Mendes, a left-handed pitcher, headlines the list, with Bryson Moore on the mound as a right-handed pitcher and Trey Beard, a lefty, also among the potential selections. On the position-player side, Myles Bailey stands out at first base, joined by Brayden Dowd in the outfield. The roster also includes John Abraham, a right-handed pitcher, Brody DeLamielleure in the outfield, Cole Stokes on the mound, Chris Knier as a right-handed pitcher, and Kevin Mebil, a left-handed pitcher, along with Payton Manca, a right-handed pitcher, and Liam Rooney, whose coverage of Florida State athletics anchors local reporting.
Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. You can reach him at LRooney@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @__liamrooney. This feature originally appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat, focusing on the 2026 MLB Draft and every Florida State baseball player slated to be selected, with an emphasis on SEO-friendly presentation and comprehensive coverage of the anticipated selections.