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Joey Urban Selected by Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 MLB Draft

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Joey Urban Selected by Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 MLB Draft
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Southern Mississippi outfielder Joey Urban heard his name called in the ninth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, selected by the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Toronto Blue Jays have added Southern Miss outfielder Joey Urban to their organization. Urban was selected in the ninth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, marking a significant step in his professional baseball aspirations.

Urban, who played center field for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, now joins the Blue Jays' farm system. His selection represents the culmination of his collegiate career and the beginning of his journey through professional baseball.

💬 SideLine Take

A ninth-round pick is rarely a headline grabber, but for Joey Urban, it's the validation of years of hard work and the opening door to his MLB dream.

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Source: Yahoo Sports
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