Texas signees in the MLB Draft: Three prospects selected, three withdraw

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 11: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the Tampa Bay Rays selection of Grady Emerson second overall during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas baseball fans have been forced to sit on the edges of their seats as they await news on the status of commits who are eligible for the MLB Draft’s first four rounds underway today, plus news of Ethan Mendoza’s 2027 plans.

Catch your updates here throughout the weekend-long draft.

Breaking early on…

Grady Emerson selected No. 2 overall by the Tampa Bay Rays

"Just an impeccable pure hitter with an elite track record." pic.twitter.com/gw8RqYmUaV

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 11, 2026

“We are adding a player with a premium hit tool and an excellent amateur pedigree. Grady’s work ethic and makeup are a perfect fit with our already strong culture,” amateur scouting director Chuck Ricci said in a statement following the Fort Worth Christian School shortstop’s selection on Saturday. “Getting to know his family only solidified that he is our guy. I can’t thank area scout Chris Hom enough for his excellent work with Grady over the last 12 months. We are looking forward to seeing Grady in a Rays uniform.”

At No. 89, theTexas Rangers grab Massachusetts prep pitcher Brody Bumila

The Rangers’ selection comes less than a week after news broke about Bumila’s UCL injury. Lone Star Ball recently said this of the young gunslinger: “Bumila is a 6’9”, 255 lb. lefthanded pitcher … who turns 19 in January. He has a big time fastball that has topped 100 mph, and delivers it with a ton of extension and from a relatively low angle that makes him hard to pick up. His control is good for a prep pitcher who throws this hard, but reports indicate that he needs to tighten up his command, as well as improve his slider and changeup.“

Trey Rangel withdraws from the MLB Draft

After talking with my family and trusted ones, I have decided to withdraw my name from the 2026 MLB Draft. Thank you to every organization that showed interest. Hook em

— Trey Rangel (@treyrangel03) July 11, 2026

Flower Mound High School star Cooper Harris goes to Washington Nationals at No. 106 overall

There goes #Texas commit Cooper Harris to the Nats at pick 106.

$740K slot value and will likely receive more, was a big draft threat for the Horns and got that first four-round capital.

Texas will push hard to get him to campus.

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— Evan Vieth (@EvanVieth) July 11, 2026

Lake Travis product Cooper Webb withdraws from MLB Draft

After much thought and consideration with my family, coaches, and those close to my career, I will be withdrawing my name from the remainder of the 2026 MLB Draft. I’m am pumped to be a Longhorn and excited to be on the 40. #hookempic.twitter.com/mpglraVlwc

— Cooper Webb (@CooperWebb2026) July 12, 2026

Houston Astros choose Texas commit Beau Peterson with 133rd pick

Beau Peterson is selected in the comp portion of the 4th round, this will be an interesting player to watch to see if he signs the pro ball contract or goes to Austin https://t.co/YlfLoyTBznpic.twitter.com/Wx7WnDNgAJ

— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) July 11, 2026

The big third baseman from Kansas is a top-20 prospect in his high school class who may demand an above-sl0t bonus to sign with the Astros.

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