The Colorado Rockies selected Logan Reddemann, a right-handed pitcher from UCLA, with the 38th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday.
Colorado opened its draft by taking Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell with the 10th overall pick, then selected catcher Daniel Jackson at No. 37 in Competitive Balance Round A. Reddemann is the first pitcher added to the Rockies’
first draft class under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes.
The 38th pick carries an assigned slot value of $2,633,100.
A deep arsenal with starter traits
Reddemann is a 21-year-old, 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-hander who transferred to UCLA after spending his first two college seasons at the University of San Diego.
His arsenal begins with a high-velocity fastball, but his appeal extends beyond pure velocity. Reddemann also throws a solid changeup and has continued developing a cutter that he is comfortable using against both right-handed and left-handed hitters.
Reddemann’s pitch mix is supported by an advanced feel for sequencing. He can change speeds and shapes rather than relying on the fastball until hitters adjust, giving him a legitimate chance to remain in the starting rotation.
MLB Pipeline grades Reddemann’s fastball at 60, with 55 grades for his cutter and changeup and a 60 control grade. His slider received a 50, his curveball a 45 and his overall grade was 50.
Athleticism and quick arm action
Reddemann also looks like an athletic starter on the mound.
He works from a balanced delivery, moves well down the slope and releases the ball from a high, nearly over-the-top slot. His quick arm action helps the fastball get on hitters, while the athleticism in the delivery supports the command and feel that stand out throughout his profile.
There is intent behind the motion, but it remains compact and repeatable-looking. Reddemann also brings an aggressive, competitive presence to the mound, attacking hitters with conviction rather than pitching tentatively around the strike zone.
Production at UCLA
Reddemann broke out after transferring to UCLA, going 8-0 with a 2.87 ERA across 10 starts in 2026.
In 59.2 innings, he struck out 84 hitters while issuing only 11 walks, producing a 12.7 K/9, 1.7 BB/9 and a 7.64 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Across three college seasons, Reddemann finished with a 3.16 ERA, 228 strikeouts and 45 walks in 213 1/3 innings.
The combination of velocity, strike-throwing, athleticism and multiple usable pitches gives the Rockies more than a polished college arm. Reddemann has enough present stuff and room for development to offer real rotation upside.
What comes next
The Rockies have now opened the draft with a switch-hitting shortstop, a catcher and a right-handed starter.
Colorado’s next selection comes at No. 76 in the third round, followed by another pick at No. 104 before the end of Day 1.
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