Former Falcon Ethan Stade drafted by Atlanta Braves in MLB Draft

Former Falcon Ethan Stade drafted by Atlanta Braves in MLB Draft

With the 532nd pick in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB draft, the Atlanta Braves have selected former BGSU baseball ace pitcher Ethan Stade.  Stade becomes the third Falcon drafted in the last three years, following in the footsteps of DJ Newman and Nathan Archer. Newman was selected by the Houston Astros in 2025 and Archer was picked by the Chicago White Sox in 2024. The left-handed pitcher transferred to Bowling Green from Minnesota State befor…

Ethan Stade Selected By Atlanta Braves In 2026 MLB Draft

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Bowling Green State University redshirt senior left-handed pitcher Ethan Stade was selected by the Atlanta Braves during Sunday's (July 12) 18th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Stade was the 532 overall pick and continues a streak of three consecutive seasons a Falcon has been drafted. Stade joins two-way player DJ Newman, who was selected 456th overall to the Houston Astros in the 15th round of the 2025 MLB Dr…