St. Louis Cardinals select Liam Doyle with No. 5 pick
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Highest pick for Cardinals since 1998, Doyle led NCAA in strikeout rates this past season and had 101 more strikeouts than hits allowed for the Volunteers.
Liam Doyle and Seth Hernandez were both potential No. 1 picks who landed a bit later in the draft with NL Central teams.
The St. Louis Cardinals may have landed the most pro-ready pitcher in the MLB Draft, and some believe he could reach the major leagues very soon.
St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores speaks with the media on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after the team selected Liam Doyle in the first round of the MLB