Jake McCoy, Tennessee transfer, picked in 18th round of 2026 MLB Draft by Blue Jays
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Pitcher Jake McCoy, who transferred to Tennessee baseball from South Carolina this offseason, was selected in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays with the No. 552 overall pick on July 12.
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McCoy entered the draft ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 152 prospect and was ESPN's No. 156 prospect.
He committed to Tennessee on June 22, choosing the Vols over LSU and a return to South Carolina. If he were to make it to campus he would be a strong candidate to fit into Tennessee's starting rotation.
McCoy missed the 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his left elbow. Before his injury he was projected to be selected within the first two rounds.
McCoy made 14 starts as a sophomore in 2025, posting a 4-5 record, 6.90 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 60 innings, striking out 77 batters while issuing 40 walks and 17 hit-by-pitches.
Emmett Siegel covers Tennessee baseball for Knox News. Email: [email protected]; X: @EmmettSiegel_
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