​The Texas Rangers used their third-round selection in the 2026 MLB Draft, the 89th overall pick, to select Massachusetts prep pitcher Brody Bumila. We previously wrote about Bumila and the news that he is dealing with UCL damage, which emerged earlier this week. Bumila stands 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 255 pounds, a left-handed pitcher who hails from Bishop Feehan High School in Massachusetts and will turn 19 in January. He possesses a very projecting heater, having touched speeds over 100 mph, and he delivers that fastball with considerable extension from a relatively low arm slot, which can make it difficult for hitters to pick up. For a high school pitcher throwing with this velocity, his control is respectable, though reports suggest he needs to tighten his command and continue refining his secondary offerings, specifically his slider and changeup.
Bumila is a two-sport athlete who also starred as a dominant basketball player for his state championship–winning high school squad. His combination of athleticism and an evident interest in the mechanical and strategic aspects of pitching have led scouts to believe he can both sharpen his command and enhance his raw stuff as he progresses in professional baseball. He underwent internal brace surgery last summer but did return to action and was viewed as a likely first-round consideration before news surfaced that he once again sustained UCL damage. Bumila is committed to the University of Texas, yet given his draft position in the third round, it’s anticipated that he would sign rather than honor the college commitment. This selection by the Rangers aligns with a draft strategy focused on upside and physical projection, particularly for a pitcher with Bumila’s size, velocity, and athletic toolkit. His upside remains substantial if he can stay healthy, refine his secondary pitches, and develop more consistent command under professional coaching.