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Dodgers Select Florida Pitcher Russell Sandefer in Fourth Round of MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their farm system on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting Florida Gators pitcher Russell Sandefer with their second pick. Sandefer was taken in the fourth round, 132nd overall.

The Dodgers' selection of Sandefer came late on the opening day of the amateur draft. This marked the second and final pick for the Los Angeles club on day one.

Sandefer, a junior right-handed pitcher, comes to the Dodgers organization after pitching for the University of Florida. In his most recent season with the Gators, the 6’1 hurler posted a 4.42 earned run average across 19 appearances. He made 12 starts during that stretch.

His performance for Florida included striking out 60 batters over the course of the season.

💬 SideLine Take

Grabbing a college arm with starting potential in the fourth round is a solid, unspectacular move for a team like the Dodgers that often aims for high upside. Sandefer will need to significantly improve his ERA to justify the pick.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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