2026 MLB Draft prospect Henry Kaczmar. Why he could get drafted

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Henry Kaczmar is one of five former Walsh Jesuit High School baseball players on the radar of major league teams ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft.

The two-day draft runs July 11-12, with the first four rounds being conducted on Saturday and the final 16 rounds on Sunday.

Here's a look at Kaczmar, who has spent the bulk of his college career at Ohio State after graduating from Walsh Jesuit in 2022:

Henry Kaczmar's 2026 MLB Draft outlook​

• Where is Kaczmar slotted in the draft? Although he doesn't appear on the draft board, Kaczmar told the USA Today Network he has heard "good things about himself" in terms of this draft and will know more as draft day approaches.
• What organization would draft him? Kaczmar, a shorstop, is no stranger to MLB teams. he was eligible to come out his sophomore season but chose to transfer from Ohio State to South Carolina (he's back at Ohio State now). Any team would be glad to take him.
• What is Kaczmar's college status? Kaczmar just finished his senior season with the Buckeyes.
• A look at Kaczmar's numbers: Kaczmar batted .316 with 26 doubles, 12 HRs, 47 RBIs and 50 runs last season. He batted .311 (261-for-839) with 53 doubles, six triples, 32 home runs and 157 RBIs and scored 165 runs in three seasons at Ohio State and a season at South Carolina. Kaczmar was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2024 and 2026 and was a 2023 Big Ten All-Freshman selection.
• What Walsh Jesuit manager Joe Bowers had to say about Kaczmar: "Henry's the best. He's just a great kid. He's someone you want in your organization whether it's baseball, business or whatever. He's got a very good arm and has a really good bat."

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What's the most Walsh Jesuit baseball players selected in a single MLB draft?​

Walsh's record for most former players selected in a single draft occurred in 2010 when there were 50 rounds and three former Walsh standouts were selected — Johnny Fasola (36th round, Los Angeles Dodgers), Greg Greve (45th round, San Francisco Giants) and Tyler Skulina (46th round, Athletics).

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How many former Walsh Jesuit stars have played professionally?​

• To date, there have been 12 who played at the minor league level and above.
• OF Dominic Canzone (Arizona Diamondbacks 2019-23; Seattle Mariners, 2023-current)*
• RHP Ryan Feltner (Colorado Rockies, 2018-current)*
• RHP Johnny Fasola (Texas Rangers, 2014-18; St. Louis Cardinals, 2019)
• RHP Chris Machamer (Boston Red Sox, 2018-19)
• LHP Joe Mockbee (Chicago White Sox, 2017-18)
• C Cassidy Brown (Cincinnati Reds, 2016-19)
• RHP Tyler Skulina (Chicago Cubs, 2013-17, Washington Nationals, 2017)
• RHP Greg Greve (Florida Marlins, 2014)
• LHP Chad Rodgers (Atlanta Braves 2006-12, Minnesota Twins, 2013)
• LHP David Starn (Atlanta Braves, 2012-14)
• RHP Patrick O'Brien (Pittsburgh Pirates, 2000-05)
• LF/C/1B Matt Bok (Los Angeles Dodgers, 2002-03)
• * Current major leaguers

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