Georgia Tech Shortstop Carson Kerce | 2026 MLB Draft

Georgia Tech shortstop Carson Kerce was selected 53rd overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kerce was the fourth Yellow Jacket to be taken in the top two rounds of the draft. He was a First Team All-ACC player in 2026, hitting .384 with 11 home runs, 70 runs scored, and 51 RBI. While he played shortstop with the Yellow Jackets, he has the ability to move over to second or third, depending on the Diamondbacks' positional needs. Georgia Tech's Carson Kerce is a well-rounded player who Diamondback fans will enjoy having on their team.

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