Two Iowa Hawkeyes, Gable Mitchell and Kooper Schulte, were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft. Mitchell, a senior shortstop from Iowa City, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 193rd pick in the sixth round. He started 56 games last season, batting .360 with 59 runs scored and 43 RBIs.
Iowa Hawkeyes in the MLB Draft
Schulte, a senior infielder from New London, Iowa, was selected in the 20th round as the 600th pick by the New York Mets. He started 56 games last season, batting .274 with nine home runs. Both players will now pursue their professional baseball careers with their respective teams.
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