The Texas Rangers, with their fourth round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, selected righthanded pitcher Hudson Calhoun from the University of Mississippi.
Calhoun, who turns 22 in August, is a 6’4”, 210 lb. righthander who has pitched almost exclusively in relief in his three seasons at Old Miss. After making just two appearances in 2024, Calhoun threw 24 innings over 21 games as a sophomore, striking out 37 and walking 18 while putting up a 5.11 ERA. In 2026, he threw 46 innings over 22 games, with 67
Ks and 26 walks.
Calhoun was ranked #235 by MLB Pipeline and #197 by Baseball America.
Calhoun has a five pitch mix, and his build and repertoire are such that the Rangers will likely be looking to try him out as a starting pitcher, at least initially. He has a mid-90s fastball that is high spin, giving it good rising action as well as armside run. It is a pitch that can generate whiffs when its located — Calhoun, however, has struggled with his command and control throughout his college career. Along with his fastball, Calhoun throws a cutter, a curve, a slider and a changeup.
