ST. LOUIS — With their highest first-round draft pick in nearly two decades, the St. Louis Cardinals snagged left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle with the fifth overall selection in MLB’s amateur draft Sunday. In doing so, they acquired one of the most tantalizing arms available — and someone who could impact the major-league club much sooner than later.

Houston's Ryan Mitchell, The CA's 2025 baseball player of the year, was selected No. 55 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB draft.

Tanner Franklin was 1-2 with a 4.89 ERA in 27 games with one start. He struck out 52 in 38⅔ innings with nine walks at Tennessee.