MLB Draft: Phillies tab high school SS Tyler Spangler at 36th overall, make four more picks
The Phillies took Tyler Spangler, a tall, athletic high school shortstop from California, in the first round of the MLB Draft, then took three pitchers in their next four picks on Day 1.
ith the 36th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Phillies on Saturday selected Tyler Spangler, a high school shortstop known for his size, athleticism and poise.
The 6-foot-3 Spangler, who turns 19 in October, is the first baseball player from De La Salle High School in Concordville, Calif., to be drafted in MLB’s first round. He was named Metro Player of the Year as a junior by the San Francisco Chronicle but missed his senior season because of a back issue, which is somewhat concerning given that the current Phillies top prospect – infielder Aidan Miller – has yet to play this season because of a back injury that required a procedure.
But Spangler was able to attend MLB’s Draft Combine last month to showcase his skill set.
ith the 36th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Phillies on Saturday selected Tyler Spangler, a high school shortstop known for his size, athleticism and poise.
The 6-foot-3 Spangler, who turns 19 in October, is the first baseball player from De La Salle High School in Concordville, Calif., to be drafted in MLB’s first round. He was named Metro Player of the Year as a junior by the San Francisco Chronicle but missed his senior season because of a back issue, which is somewhat concerning given that the current Phillies top prospect – infielder Aidan Miller – has yet to play this season because of a back injury that required a procedure.
But Spangler was able to attend MLB’s Draft Combine last month to showcase his skill set.
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