The Chicago Cubs selected Caden Sorrell, an outfielder from Texas A&M, with the No. 62 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday.
Power profile with swing-and-miss risk
Sorrell, a left-handed hitter listed at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, was one of the nation’s more prodigious collegiate power threats a season ago. He hit 23 home runs and posted a line of .341/.434/.743 with 20 doubles, a triple and 11 stolen bases in 64 games for the Aggies. The power numbers ranked among the top Division I performers.
Scouts view Sorrell as a natural pull hitter with an uppercut swing that produces long balls when he connects. He also brings solid athleticism and defensive versatility: he’s an effective center fielder with a strong arm and the potential to move to right field and remain an asset in the outfield.
But Sorrell’s game carries clear developmental tasks. He struck out at a roughly 23 percent clip in his junior season and shows a tendency to miss fastballs up in the zone and chase breaking pitches outside the strike zone. Those contact and plate-discipline issues help explain why multiple outlets projected him in the early-to-mid rounds rather than among the top 30 selections.
Draft-day context for College Station and Texas baseball
Sorrell’s selection continues a steady flow of pro prospects from Texas A&M. The Aggies produced several draftees this year, and the program has recently delivered major-league talent, reinforcing its reputation as a professional pipeline. For local fans and the Brazos County economy, each draftee represents a reminder of the program’s recruiting and development strengths.
Draft evaluators varied on Sorrell’s standing: MLB Pipeline placed him near the top 35 prospects, Baseball America rated him in the high 20s, while other analysts who emphasize contact reduction had him lower — a spread that made him a notable value at pick 62.
- Strengths: left-handed power, run production, defensive versatility, speed.
- Development needs: plate discipline, reducing strikeouts, pitch recognition.
- Draft value: mixed rankings put him as a mid-round to early-round talent; the Cubs used the 62nd pick to acquire upside with manageable risk.
Other Texas A&M selections in 2026
Texas A&M’s presence in the draft was notable. Below is a running list of Aggies who were selected this year:
| Player | Pick (overall) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hacopian | 11 | Washington Nationals |
| Trey Ebel (2026 commit) | 25 | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Connor Comeau | 54 | Texas Rangers |
| Caden Sorrell | 62 | Chicago Cubs |
| Gavin Grahovac | 81 | Los Angeles Angels |
For Texas A&M, each selection affects roster planning. Coaches must now determine whether drafted underclassmen will sign professional contracts or remain in College Station. NCAA rules and personal considerations will shape how many prospects return to campus and which positions the Aggies will need to replace next season.
From a Cubs perspective, the pick fits a strategy of adding high-upside bats at reasonable draft prices. For Sorrell, the next steps will focus on refining his approach against higher-velocity pitching and tightening his strike-zone judgment as he heads into professional instruction and the minor leagues.
As the draft continues, Texas A&M’s productive run of producing pro talent keeps the program central to conversations about college baseball’s top development pipelines in the state and the region.
