Live MLB Draft update: Bring on the pitchers. Cardinals take 'unicorn' fastball, another Vol
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a splash in the MLB Draft, selecting a high school outfielder with a powerful fastball.
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Louis Cardinals selected high school outfielder Trevor Condon with their top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Condon, a Tennessee signee, is noted for his athleticism and powerful swing. Coverage emphasizes Condon's potential and the Cardinals' strategy in the draft.
Reports from STLtoday.com, stlsportspage.com, and the Knoxville News Sentinel highlight Condon's skills and the team's ambitions. MLB.com is providing live updates on the draft picks. The Cardinals' draft selections are ongoing.
Coverage does not yet specify the team's next moves or other players they might target.
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Quick answers
Who did the St. Louis Cardinals select with their top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The St. Louis Cardinals selected high school outfielder Trevor Condon with their top pick.
What is notable about Trevor Condon?
Trevor Condon is noted for his athleticism, powerful swing, and a fastball described as a 'unicorn'.
Which outlets are covering the Cardinals' draft picks?
Coverage is provided by STLtoday.com, stlsportspage.com, the Knoxville News Sentinel, and MLB.com.
Coverage (5)
- Cardinals take high school outfielder Trevor Condon with their top pick in MLB Draft; includes Randy Flores interview stlsportspage.com · 4h ago
- Tennessee signee Trevor Condon taken No. 13 overall in 2026 MLB Draft by Cardinals Knoxville News Sentinel · 4h ago
- Top pick Trevor Condon adds lofty ambition to athleticism, swing Cardinals chased in draft STLtoday.com · 4h ago
- LIVE: Cardinals Draft Day 1 picks are in. Day 2 is underway MLB.com · 4h ago
- Live MLB Draft update: Bring on the pitchers. Cardinals take 'unicorn' fastball, another Vol STLtoday.com · 4h ago
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