The 2026 MLB Draft took place over the weekend, and multiple Indiana Hoosiers heard their names called. Furthermore, multiple Hoosiers have signed free agent contracts in the days following the draft.
In total, four Indiana baseball players are moving on to the next level. Here's a look at where each of them will be playing next.
Gavin Swartz is an incoming freshman and has yet to play a game for the Indiana baseball program. Swartz is an 18-year-old two-way player from Normal Community High School in Normal, IL, and signed to Indiana's 2026 recruiting class as a pitcher. Despite his commitment to the Hoosiers, the Rockies took a chance and drafted Swartz in the 11th round with the No. 134 overall selection.
Now, Swartz has a decision to make. He can either sign with the Rockies and begin his professional career, or he can honor his commitment to the Hoosiers and play in Bloomington next season. As an 11th round pick, it will be interesting to see what he decides. Unless the Rockies offer him a deal that is significantly over slot value, there's a decent chance he dons the Cream and Crimson next season. But all IU fans can do right now is wait and see.
After three seasons in the MAC with the Toledo Rockets, Jackson Bergman transferred to Indiana for his senior season. He came to Bloomington with plenty of hype, and was even named one of the Big Ten's Preseason Players to Watch. Unfortunately, Bergman would make just three appearances with the Hoosiers before an elbow injury ended his season. The Hicksville, OH native posted an ERA of 4.50 ERA and collected 9 strikeouts over 14.0 innings of work.
Kyle Schwarber's quest for Home Run Derby glory looks more real than ever
After being selected by the White Sox in the 18th round with the No. 525 overall selection, Bergman also has a decision to make. After appearing in just three games with Indiana this past season, he can seek a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA and return to Bloomington if it granted. Or, he can sign with Chicago and begin his pro career.
Left-hander pitcher Tony Neubeck served as Indiana's Friday night starter this season. In 14 starts, the Hugo, MN native posted an ERA of 3.95 and led the Hoosiers in wins (7), innings pitched, (70.2) and strikeouts (75). For his efforts, Neubeck earned Third Team All-Big Ten honors following the season. He went undrafted, but is now set to begin his professional career with the Washington Nationals as a free agent signing.
Right-hander Gavin Seebold was Indiana's most reliable relief pitcher in 2026. The Jeffersonville, IN native appeared in 17 games and 14 of those outings lasted multiple innings. In total, Seebold posted an ERA of 4.67 and racked up 56 strikeouts in 44.1 innings of work. After not hearing his name called in the draft, Seebold inked a free agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Add us as a preferred source on Google