One day after selecting JJ Wetherholt with the seventh pick in the MLB draft, in Fort Worth, Texas, the Cardinals added to their player development system with eight collegiate players on Monday.Ìý
Five of their Day 2 selections came from the Big 12 Conference, while the Pac-12, Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences were represented as well. In total, the Cardinals drafted four pitchers, two catchers, one infielder and an outfielder across their eight selections.Ìý
Here a brief look at all the names the Cardinals drafted on Day 2:
Round 3, 80th overall
Right-handed pitcher Brian Holiday, Oklahoma State University:ÌýHe relies on a four-pitch mix flashes high-strikeout potential. After leading all junior college pitchers in strikeouts in 2023, he did the same in the Big 12 ConferenceÌý(128) this past season.Ìý
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Round 4, 109th overall
Catcher Ryan Campos, Arizona State University:ÌýAn undersized catcher, Campos rose up draft boards behind his offensive production (.369 batting average, 21 home runs, 40 doubles and 110 RBIs in three seasons).ÌýHe reached base in 137 of 147 career games.
Round 5, 142nd overall
Left-handed pitcher Braden Davis, University of Oklahoma:ÌýConverted from a reliever to starter role this season, he flashed sharp command with 117 strikeouts and a 11.4 K/9 rate. He earned All-Big 12 first-team honors as Oklahoma's Friday night starter.Ìý
Round 6, 171st overall
Catcher Josh Kross, University of Cincinnati:ÌýThe switch-hitter displayed power potential from each side of the plate this season, ranking second in the Big 12 in home runs (19) and RBIs (65). He posted a max exit velocity of 110 mph this year.Ìý
Round 7, 201st overall
Right-handed pitcherÌýAndrew Dutkanych IV, Vanderbilt University:ÌýImpacted by a hamstring injury in his freshman season, Dutkanych had Tommy John surgery in March as a sophomore.ÌýHe pitched to a 3.18 ERA in 17 total innings in two injury-shorted seasons.Ìý
Round 8, 231st overall
Left-handed pitcher Jack Findlay, Notre Dame University:ÌýOne of the Athletic Coast Conference's best pitchers in his freshman year, his sophomore season was cut short by Tommy John surgery in April 2023. He owned a 10-4 record and 2.90 ERA in 90 total innings.
Round 9, 261st overall
Third baseman Cade McGee, Texas Tech University:ÌýRegarded as an above- to above-average hitter, McGee is a high-contact hitter with sneaky power potential. His calling card, however, is his defensive potential with a plus arm and string athleticism.
Round 10, 291st overall
Outfielder Bryce Madron, University of Oklahoma:ÌýA left-handed hitter who slashed .318/.439/.607 with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs this year, Madron is as a fundamental player who can control the zone.
Local picks
Tytus Cissell: The Francis Howell High product, who hasÌýcommitted to the University of Missouri, was selected in the fourth round (132nd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks, making him the area's first selection of the draft. Cissell, a versatile infielder/outfielder, helped lead the Vikings to three top-four finishes in the Missouri State tournament. He will quickly have to make a decision between signing or sticking to his commitment at Missouri.
"They're getting an exciting (player), the most hard-working kid in the draft (and) someone who loves to come to the field everyday," Cissell said in a phone interview with the Post-Dispatch on Monday. "They're going to get someone that they love to watch."
Ethan Bagwell: The Collinsville standout right-hander, who also has committed to Missouri, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round (191st overall).
Jacob Kroeger: The Braves selected the Maryville University left-handed pitcher in the 10th round (311th overall).
The Cardinals will make their Day 2 picks of the 2024 MLB draft on Monday. Day 2 of the first-year player draft includes Round 3-10.