Pennsbury Alum Tiroly Drafted by Padres in Seventh Round

The San Diego Padres have added another promising arm to their system, selecting Joe Tiroly in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Tiroly, who played collegiately at the University of Virginia, heard his name called with the 215th pick of the 2026 draft.

Tiroly’s selection marks a significant milestone after his collegiate career. His performance at Virginia indicated he possessed the skills to potentially move to the professional ranks, and the Padres organization evidently agreed.

The draft represents the culmination of years of hard work and development for young players, and Tiroly now embarks on the next chapter of his baseball journey with one of MLB's clubs.