The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft featured a couple of early picks by the Boston Red Sox who hailed from Wisconsin, a couple of later Wisconsin picks from the Milwaukee Brewers and a healthy dose of Wisconsin picks Atlanta Braves.A look at who got taken:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJun 21, 2026; Omaha, NE, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels shortstop Jake Schaffner (2) runs after hitting a two-run triple against the Oklahoma Sooners during the third inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn ImagesUniversity of North CarolinaJanesville Craig High SchoolBoston Red SoxFirst round, pick No. 20The fast-riser began his college career at North Dakota State and then became a sparkplug for the College World Series runner-up Tar Heels. The left-handed hitter stole 26 bases in 29 attempts and led NCAA Division I with eight triples. He’s 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. The pick had a slot value of $4.37 million.Hudson High SchoolBoston Red SoxThird round, pick No. 96The 6-4, 195-pounder put himself on the map with a good showing at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October. His pick has a slot value of $815,7000. He has a scholarship offer to Auburn.Muskego High School’s starting pitcher Tyson Grulkowski (22) against Marquette University High School during their Division 1 quarterfinal baseball game on day 1 of the WIAA state baseball tournament Monday, June 15, 2026 at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis. Muskego defeated Marquette 7-5. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinMuskego High SchoolAtlanta BravesSixth round, pick No. 173AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 6-5, first-team All-State selection has a scholarship offer to South Florida. His slot value is $389,900.University of MinnesotaRegis Catholic High School (Eau Claire)Sixth round, pick No. 176He went 5-4 with a 5.21 ERA for the Gophers last year, leading the pitching staff in wins and innings pitched. He had a slot value of $380,200.Fond du Lac’s Jack Brenner swings at a pitch against Madison Memorial in the Division 1 WIAA state tournament quarterfinals at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute on Monday, June 15, 2026. Madison Memorial won 8-4.Fond du Lac High SchoolAtlanta BravesSeventh round, pick No. 202The 6-0, 174-pound senior hit .419 and was the Fox Valley Association Player of the Year this season. He has a slot value of $307,300.Texas’ Thomas Burns (45) pitches against Tennessee in an NCAA college baseball game on May 10, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.University of TexasHortonville High SchoolEighth round, pick No. 221The 6-3 pitcher was 1-2 with a 3.71 ERA with four saves as a member of the Longhorns in 2025, then went 2-0 with a 5.64 ERA and four saves in 23 appearances this year. He had 83 strikeouts in just 49 innings over the two years. The 6-3, 240-pounder has a slot value of $253,300.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMichigan State UniversityUnion Grove High School10t
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