Arkansas baseball pitcher Ethan McElvain was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the No. 151 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday, July 11. He is sixth draft pick this weekend for the Razorbacks.
McElvain's projected slot value at No. 151 is $476,900.
The Tennessee native just wrapped up his one-and-only season with Arkansas. The junior lefty did not pitch on the weekend until the Hogs' fourth series of the season, but he quickly demanded more innings and eventually settled into the closer role for Dave Van Horn.
McElvain went 6-0 with a 1.88 ERA and six saves across 38⅓ innings pitched. He struck out 55 batters and only issued 13 walks as one of the most-dominant relievers across the SEC.
McElvain took his pitching to new heights in 2026 thanks to better control. He spent his first two collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt, and McElvain walked 28 batters in 27⅓ innings during the 2025 season. The end result was a 7.24 ERA as a sophomore.
McElvain's projected slot value at No. 151 is $476,900.
The Tennessee native just wrapped up his one-and-only season with Arkansas. The junior lefty did not pitch on the weekend until the Hogs' fourth series of the season, but he quickly demanded more innings and eventually settled into the closer role for Dave Van Horn.
McElvain went 6-0 with a 1.88 ERA and six saves across 38⅓ innings pitched. He struck out 55 batters and only issued 13 walks as one of the most-dominant relievers across the SEC.
McElvain took his pitching to new heights in 2026 thanks to better control. He spent his first two collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt, and McElvain walked 28 batters in 27⅓ innings during the 2025 season. The end result was a 7.24 ERA as a sophomore.
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