Guardians Select RHP Liam Peterson with Their 2026 First Round Pick
The Cleveland Guardians have bolstered their pitching depth by selecting RHP Liam Peterson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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The Cleveland Guardians selected RHP Liam Peterson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The college pitcher and former Florida Gator joined a haul of pitchers added by the organization on Day 1.
Epilogue added 90d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Guardians Select RHP Liam Peterson with Their 2026 First Round Pick Covering the Corner · 93d ago broke it first
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The Cleveland Guardians used their first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to select right-handed pitcher Liam Peterson. A former player for the Florida Gators, Peterson is described as a hard-throwing pitcher capable of hitting 99 mph.
Coverage from MLB.com, WKYC, and Cleveland.com emphasizes the Guardians' strategy of adding power arms and athleticism to their pitching rotation. Additional reporting from the Florida Gators and Yahoo Sports focuses on Peterson's transition from college baseball to the professional level.
Attention now shifts to the second day of the draft. MLB.com and other outlets are tracking remaining picks following the conclusion of Day 1.
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Questions people are asking
Which pick did the Guardians use to select Liam Peterson?
The Guardians selected Peterson with the 19th overall pick.
What is Liam Peterson's pitching profile?
He is described as a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher who can hit 99 mph.
Which college did Liam Peterson play for?
Peterson played for the Florida Gators.
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