These Wisconsin players were MLB Draft picks. See who chose them
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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:
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Jake Schaffner, shortstop
- University of North Carolina
- Janesville Craig High School
- Boston Red Sox
- First round, pick No. 20
The 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.
Jace Mataczynski, shortstop
- Hudson High School
- Boston Red Sox
- Third round, pick No. 96
The 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.
Tyson Grulkowski, right-handed pitcher
- Muskego High School
- Atlanta Braves
- Sixth round, pick No. 173
The 6-5, first-team All-State selection has a scholarship offer to South Florida. His slot value is $389,900.
Cole Selvig, right-handed pitcher
- University of Minnesota
- Regis Catholic High School (Eau Claire)
- Miami Marlins
- Sixth round, pick No. 176
He 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.
Jack Brenner, catcher
- Fond du Lac High School
- Atlanta Braves
- Seventh round, pick No. 202
The 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.
Thomas Burns, right-handed pitcher
- University of Texas
- Hortonville High School
- Minnesota Twins
- Eighth round, pick No. 221
The 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.
Nick Williams, right-handed pitcher
- Michigan State University
- Union Grove High School
- Washington Nationals
- 10th round, pick No. 286
He hit .333 this season, his third with the Spartans, including 14 doubles and six homers, with a .974 OPS. The pick has a slot value of $200,100.
Dominic Kibler, catcher
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- New Berlin West High School
- Atlanta Braves
- 12th round, pick No. 352
Kibler was part of UWM's fun run in the NCAA tournament. He was a first-team All-Horizon League pick this year at the flex position, leading the Panthers with 60 RBIs.
Owen Nowak, outfielder
- Middle Tennessee State
- Union Grove High School
- Houston Astros
- 12th round, pick No. 361
The leadoff hitter led the team with a .435 on-base percentage after spending two years at McHenry County Community College.
Marcus Kruzan, right-handed pitcher
- University of Minnesota
- Ashland High School
- Milwaukee Brewers
- 12th round, pick No. 371
Hailing from the northern border of Wisconsin, he began his career at St. Thomas in Minnesota and was named all-Summit League before making 14 appearances for the Gophers this year, posting a 4.10 ERA.
Dylan O'Connell, outfielder
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Eau Claire Memorial
- Las Vegas Athletics
- 15th round, pick No. 441
The Horizon League first-team choice set the school's single-season stolen-base record by swiping 41 in 45 tries in 2026. He batted .340 with a team-best 72 hits.
Chance Ruby, shortstop
- Wilmot Union High School
- Milwaukee Brewers
- 17th round, pick No. 521
The all-state senior from Wisconsin stands 6-feet and 190 pounds and has a commitment to Illinois-Chicago.
Dominic Santarelli, outfielder
- Kenosha St. Joseph Academy
- Seattle Mariners
- 18th round, pick No. 550
Santarelli was the top prep prospect in the state and was regarded as a top 150 player in the draft, so it's highly likely he honors his commitment to LSU after getting taken this late. The left-handed power bat won MVP honors at the MLB High School All-American Game.
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