The 2026 MLB draft came and went, with the Angels selecting 15 players among the 20 rounds. With interim general manager John Mozeliak now in charge, he allowed scouting director Tim McIlvaine more freedom in the draft.
As Mozeliak said when he was appointed interim GM, he wanted to focus on the draft and finding key players to help this ballclub's farm system and win in the future.
With the 12th overall pick, the Angels selected 17-year-old Jared Grindlinger out of Huntington Beach High School. This pick breaks the seven-year streak of the Halos selecting a college player with their first-round pick.
Grindlinger is a 6 '3, left-handed outfielder who batted .376 in 2026. He had an OPS of 1.000, combined with 22 RBI's, two home runs, two triples, and 10 doubles. While Grindlinger is an offensive threat and plays well in the outfield, he is also a decent left-handed pitcher. His versatility will certainly fit into the Halos' future.
To top it off, Grindlinger grew up an Angels fan. He's said that "it's been surreal," as he officially signed with the Halos and visited the stadium on July 18. It's no surprise to see the Angels go after Anaheim natives.
#grindlinger #players #future
As Mozeliak said when he was appointed interim GM, he wanted to focus on the draft and finding key players to help this ballclub's farm system and win in the future.
With the 12th overall pick, the Angels selected 17-year-old Jared Grindlinger out of Huntington Beach High School. This pick breaks the seven-year streak of the Halos selecting a college player with their first-round pick.
Grindlinger is a 6 '3, left-handed outfielder who batted .376 in 2026. He had an OPS of 1.000, combined with 22 RBI's, two home runs, two triples, and 10 doubles. While Grindlinger is an offensive threat and plays well in the outfield, he is also a decent left-handed pitcher. His versatility will certainly fit into the Halos' future.
To top it off, Grindlinger grew up an Angels fan. He's said that "it's been surreal," as he officially signed with the Halos and visited the stadium on July 18. It's no surprise to see the Angels go after Anaheim natives.
#grindlinger #players #future
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