Cardinals take OF Kollin Ritchie with 594th pick in 2026 MLB Draft

Oklahoma State outfielder goes in round 20.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 121 min read

With the 594th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals select OF Kollin Ritchie! https://t.co/fid7RITxhU Via @Cardinals on X

What happened: The St. Louis Cardinals selected outfielder Kollin Ritchie with the 594th overall pick, their 20th-round selection, in the 2026 MLB Draft. Ritchie was one of several late-round adds for St. Louis on the draft's final day.

Why it matters: Ritchie entered the draft rated No. 84 on the Top 250 Draft prospects list, making him strong value for a 20th-round selection. The pick adds another outfield arm to a Cardinals farm system that has been stacked with multiple selections throughout the day.

By the numbers: Ritchie was ranked No. 84 on the Top 250 Draft prospects list heading into Sunday's selections.

What to watch: St. Louis continues filling out its draft class as the 2026 MLB Draft wraps up.

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@Cardinals 2026-07-12T23:00:29.164145+00:00

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